Doncaster Local Council Offer – Specialist Education Support Services
The Local Offer is Doncaster’s online source of information about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for children and young people aged 0-25 years. Our website will tell you what help and support is available from City of Doncaster Council, the local NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) and other partners such as education and social care.
The Local Offer can be used by:
•Parents and carers
•Children and young people
•Professionals and agencies working with families
Specialist Education Support Services - City of Doncaster Council Local Offer
SENDIAS – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support
Doncaster SENDIAS provides information, advice and support (IAS) to parent’s, carers, children and young people in relation to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability and related health and social care issues.
Doncaster SENDIAS - City of Doncaster Council
Autism and Social Communication Education and training Service – (ASCETS)
ASCETS work with schools, children and young people and their families to support the improvement of learning outcomes, particularly where they have an autism diagnosis or social communication needs. ASCETS work primarily with children from the age of 5 years old when they start attending F2 / Reception, up to the age of 25 when young people could still be accessing college. This work is focused on the ways in which we can contribute to the assessment, planning, delivery and review of pupils’ achievements and progress, particularly through SEN support plans or other targeted plans run by schools with pupils and families.
For up to date information please check the DAS Facebook page or contact Doncaster Parents’ Voice das@doncastercarers.org.uk
Doncaster ACSETS - City of Doncaster Council
Early Years Inclusion Team (EYIT)
Children who are younger than 5 are supported by the Early Years Inclusion Team (EYIT). This is inclusive of children who may have a diagnosis of autism or social communication needs. They support families, childcare providers and nurseries to ensure every child received the right support to thrive and transition smoothly into school.
Behaviour Outreach Support Service (BOSS)
BOSS work with primary and secondary schools, children and families in an outreach capacity. They work alongside schools to support children & young people who may be experiencing behavioural difficulties or have an unmet or identified social, emotional mental health need (SEMH). The service can be accessed by schools referring children for outreach support.
Their services include:
- Specialist support advice and guidance to schools specifically around supporting children with behaviour and SEMH needs.
- Bespoke pieces of work with children to support them in their mainstream setting either as one to one or in a small group capacity.
- Working collaboratively with families, schools and other agencies to create, monitor and deliver bespoke support plans for children with behaviour or SEMH needs.
- Training offer for schools e.g. Midday supervisor training, Keyworker, therapeutic approaches, ACEs etc.
- Family support which may include direct work with families or delivery of parenting support courses e.g. Family Links.
- Transition support for children moving through key stages e.g. Year 6 to Year 7.
