Information, advice and support

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4.59 Where to get information and advice

4.59 The Local Offer must provide information for children, parents and young people about where to get information and advice.

Information and advice · SENDIASS

4.60 Tailored advice and guidance for children and young people

4.60 All local authorities must have arrangements for information and advice and should ensure that advice and guidance for children and young people is tailored appropriately for them (see Chapter 2).

Information and advice · SENDIASS

4.61 Participation in strategic decision-making for children and young people with SEND

4.61 Clear, comprehensive and accessible information should be published about the support available to children and young people with SEN and disabled children and young people and the opportunities to participate in strategic decision-making. Local authorities and CCGs must ensure that they publicise the availability of information and advice and opportunities to participate in strategic decision-making. Early years providers, schools, colleges, and other relevant services should tell parents and young people about the availability of local impartial information, advice and support. For young people this should include access to information, advice and support on preparing for adulthood, such as advice and support on securing paid employment and/or meaningful occupation, independent living and finding accommodation, health and social care and participating actively in their local communities.

Information and advice · Strategy · Co-production · Health