HERTFORDSHIRE SEND GUIDANCE
SEND Support in Hertfordshire
Independent guidance for families exploring school SEND support, EHCPs, autism, ADHD, assessments, therapies, professional help and local routes across Hertfordshire. SEND Lantern is not part of Hertfordshire County Council or the NHS.
Start with free and statutory support
Hertfordshire County Council is the education and SEND authority. The Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer explains local services and education support. Hertfordshire SENDIASS provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support. Your child’s teacher or SENCO can explain what school support is already in place.
EHCP Help
Hertfordshire assessment requests, timelines and free advice.
Autism Support
Support before diagnosis, school help and verified local routes.
ADHD Support
Needs-led support, neurodiversity information and assessment guidance.
School Support
SEN Support, SENCO conversations, evidence and review steps.
Assessments
Educational psychology and wider assessment guidance.
Therapy & Support
National guidance on communication, sensory and family support.
Support across Hertfordshire
The architecture now covers Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, Hitchin, Hatfield and Borehamwood. These places all use Hertfordshire County Council for SEND statutory responsibility; separate town SEO pages have not been created.
Professional support is optional
Many families begin with school, SENDIASS, the Local Offer and national guidance. If independent professional help may be useful, SEND Lantern can help you understand the type of support to look for. No unverified Hertfordshire providers are shown.
Hertfordshire community support
Verified community and support-group listings will appear here only after each organisation’s details, coverage and access arrangements have been checked. The Hertfordshire Local Offer currently provides an official support-groups and networks route.
Sources: Hertfordshire County Council, Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer and Hertfordshire SENDIASS. Last reviewed: August 2026. Links are provided for information and do not imply affiliation or endorsement.
Independent guidance for families
SEND Lantern is an independent guidance platform operated by SEND Lantern Ltd. We help families explore special educational needs and disabilities support, possible next steps and relevant services. SEND Lantern is not part of the NHS, a local authority, a school or any individual service provider. Information on this website is general guidance and should not be treated as medical, legal or educational advice.