The local offer provides useful information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.

The Max Card is designed to make days out more financially accessible for foster families and families of children with additional needs.

SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service) is a confidential and impartial information, advice and support service on issues related to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

It is free, easy to access and confidential. We can help children, parents and young people take part in decisions that affect their lives.

Ohana is a parent initiated, professionally led group offering support and friendship to all families coping with the unique challenge that is involved in raising a child with special educational needs or a disability.  Visit website for more information. 

Support for unpaid carers of all ages, their families and friends. 

Pendragon Community Trust have opened a Multi-Sensory Centre, in Northallerton, for adults and children with additional needs and their families.

Daisy Chain is a unique charity that was founded in 2003 to provide a haven for families affected by autism in the Tees Valley.