Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
SENDCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator): Mr Richard Griffin
- You can contact Mr Griffin via the contact us page of this website.
- You can view the SEND information report on the policies and documents page of this website.
Hope Valley Pathways
Hope Valley Pathways is a specialist post-16 provision for young people with SEND, preparing them for life and work. Please visit the Hope Valley Pathway pages for further information and contact details.
Derbyshire Local Offer

The Derbyshire Local Offer is in place to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as their parents and carers. It provides clear information about available services and provision, including how to apply for an assessment, early years support, education and learning, care services, preparing for adulthood, health and wellbeing, financial support and travel and transport. The Derbyshire Local Offer contains useful resources for families.
The Local Offer includes a directory of local SEND services, support groups, and activities, empowering families to make informed decisions and enhance the quality of life for children and young people with SEND in Derbyshire.
The Local Offer provides specific support and guidance around:
- Early Years: finding help with development, learning behaviour and childcare.
- Education and Learning: education, welfare and support services.
- Preparing for adulthood: information for young people moving into adulthood.
- Leisure and activities: information on activities and leisure facilities in Derbyshire.
- Travel and transport: information regarding transport services.
- Health and well-being: local health support and wellbeing services.
- Financial Support: local financial support services.
- Care and Support Services: local care and support services.
- Directory of providers: find local SEND services.