Every local offer website has a duty to provide a range of activities, leisure facilities and short breaks to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and their families, parents or carers.
This section highlights what is available in Derbyshire, including:
- Events and leisure facilities
- Quality-checked activity providers
- Accessible toilets and Changing Places locations
- Accessible Derbyshire - find information on accessible accommodation, transport, and things to do!
Accessible Toilets and Changing Places
According to Changing Places, over a quarter of a million people in the UK need Changing Places Toilets (CPT) to enable them to get out and about and enjoy day-to-day activities. Visit their website to find a toilet to use in safety and comfort, check opening times and facilities available, and see which CPT standard each facility is registered under.
Accessible Derbyshire also provides information about accessible accommodation, changing places, food and drink, transport, and things to do.
Stay Updated!
Visit the Local Offer - Latest page to keep up to date with events, programmes, support services, surveys, information sessions and news relevant to children and young people with SEND. If you know of any activities or events that you think should be included, please help others find them by telling us using the Derbyshire Local Offer - Feedback webform.
Framework of Providers
Derbyshire County Council's Framework of Providers is a curated list of approved organisations offering care, support, and activities for children and young people with SEND. The framework helps families and professionals:
- Find quality assured providers for services such as one-to-one support, group activities, short breaks and childcare
- Understand how to use direct payments or person budgets to arrange support
- View details about each service provider.
Short Breaks
Find out more about Short Breaks for children and young people with SEND, including those with complex needs. These breaks offer valuable time for children to enjoy new experiences and for families to recharge.
It's About Me - Holiday Activity & Food Programme
Derbyshire's 'It's About Me' holiday activity and food programme offers a variety of school holiday activities for children and young people across the county. Key features include:
- Free sessions for families receiving benefit-related free school meals
- Activities provided by local organisations and groups
- Free places may also be available for vulnerable groups, including children with SEND not currently receiving free schools meals
- A small fee may apply for other applicants
50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4
The National Trust's '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' encourages families to connect with nature through fun and adventurous activities. See the list of activities, including things to do in winter and when it's raining, and also safety information for when you are out and about. These activities include:
- Building a den
- Skimming stones
- Flying a kite
- Spotting fish
- Playing conkers
- Hunting for fossils and bones
Explore Neighbouring Local Offers
The Derbyshire Local Offer - Neighbouring Local Offers page includes links to Local Offer websites in neighbouring areas, helping you discover even more SEND-friendly activities and services.
Explore Our Directories
The Derbyshire Local Offer hosts directories that lists 'Things to do', 'Care and Support Services', and 'Childcare' services in the Derbyshire area. Explore the following directories to find activities close to you. If you know of any activities or events that you think should be included, please help others find them by telling us using the Derbyshire Local Offer - Feedback webform.
Need Support?
Derbyshire Information and Advice Support Service (DIASS) provides independent information, advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as their parents and carers.