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Plan your travel within North Somerset and further afield. Some organisations can help with: community transport; accessible transport and transport for medical appointments. North Somerset has an extensive network of local bus services covering most communities. Most buses are accessible with low floors, wheelchair spaces and other features…
Travel and transport
There are a range of specialist transport services designed to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND in North Somerset, and a number of services which support independent travel using the wider public transport network. We have provided information below which should…
Travel
Home to school transport If you are of statutory school age, we provide free travel to school in some specific circumstances. Transport is usually discussed as part of an Education, Health and Care Plan assessment and our SEN Team will explain whether you are likely to be entitled and…
Social Care information factsheets
Adult's Information Sharing (pdf) Care Connect Leaflet (pdf) Carelink Leaflet (pdf) Carers Assessment guide (pdf) Children's Information Sharing (pdf) Community meals on wheels (pdf) Community Transport Leaflet (pdf) Day services for adults with dementia (pdf) Deferred Payments Factsheet (pdf) Disabled Bus Pass Application Form (pdf) Finance…
Support to help to live at home
An introduction to services we offer Care Navigators - If you pay for care (have savings/capital over £23,250) and have difficulty managing at home, Care Navigators can assist with finding local care and support options to help meet your needs. This is a free service…
Early years and primary schools
Early years Any Early Years setting that your child attends must have arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). These arrangements should include a clear approach to identifying and responding to SEN. Each early years childcare provider will have…
Your voice - You asked, we responded
We are committed to developing the Local Offer in partnership with children and young people, parents and carers in North Somerset. If you want to see other information here, or have suggestions about the Local Offer, please let us know by emailing nsod@n-somerset.gov.uk. Also, if you…
Preparing for adulthood
Some people feel a little worried about growing up and leaving school. It is sometimes easier if you start to think about what you want to do after school early on and so you can start to make some plans. You should be involved in this…
Support for parents and carers
The best outcomes for children and young people are achieved when families, agencies and the community work together. We provide support via various teams and services which include: Children centres: Disabled Children’s Team Education Inclusion Service SEN Team Transport Team Guidance for parents, carers and young people…
Schools and learning
Since 2013 all young people must stay in some form of education or training until they are 18 years old. We support early years children 2-5 years with SEND into primary school through the 'Inclusion Link Programme You may need further information about your child starting school: School admissions …