Local Authorities must publish support that is available for children and young people with S.E.N. and disabilities and their families.

This information is called the 'Local Offer' and must include education, health and care services and must be clear and easy to understand.  

To access the Oldham Council Local Offer please click on the picture link.

All children should experience the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from reading and writing. This booklet gives practical suggestions on how you, as parents/carers, can support your child’s learning. As parents/ carers you have a huge influence on your child’s attitude towards reading and writing.  This booklet has a particular emphasis on supporting children with Dyslexia.

A Parents Guide to Support their Children with Literacy Skills

[pdf 197KB]

The Oldham Local Offer provides information on what is available in Oldham for children and young people and their families with special educational needs and / or a disability (SEND).

The Local Offer has been produced by children, young people, parents, carers and practitioners working together. Families have been engaged throughout the development of the Local Offer and feedback forms are a fundamental part of it's ongoing development.

Point of contact - Gerri Barry/Jean Reid: local.offer@oldham.gov.uk

Please could we you encourage our parents to add their details to the register so that they can receive updates and alerts when new services and resources are added to the Local Offer Directory.

Please click on the picture link to register your child.

We are a member of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums. 

Our main aim is to ensure the needs of our children and young people with SEND are met and we bring together parent carers from across Oldham to provide mutual support, exchange information, and influence policy and practice:

• create a culture of participation and co-production across education, health, social care and the voluntary sectors. This means that we can become involved in all aspects of designing, commissioning, delivering and reviewing services as an equal partner;
• empower our members to ensure that their voices are heard at a local, regional and national level; and
• inspire our partners by sharing good practice and knowledge. 

Who can join the Parent Carer Forum?

Parents or carers of children and young people (aged 0-25) who have, or may have, an additional need or disability who live in Oldham are welcome to join.

The P.O.I.N.T. website is packed with information to support you and your child. We are determined that through our collaborations across Health, Education and Social Care, that together, we can improve the life chances and aspirations of children and young people with additional Needs and disabilities. 

POINT Chadderton Court, 451 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham. OL9 9LB

Please click on the picture link to visit their website.