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Search the directoryApply for or renew a Blue Badge
How to apply for a new Blue Badge, including eligibility criteria and what to do if you have a non-visible disability.
- Introduction
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Who can get a Blue Badge
Find out who is eligible for a Blue Badge and what criteria you need to meet
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What you need to apply
Details on the documents, evidence and photographs you will need when applying for or renewing a Blue Badge.
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If you have a non-visible disability
What evidence you'll need to provide if you have a non-visible disability
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How to apply or renew
How to apply for a Blue Badge for disabled parking
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Ask us to review an unsuccessful application
How to appeal or apply again if your application is unsuccessful
Alcohol, drugs and addiction
Find advice and support to help you with an alcohol, drug or addiction problem
- Getting help with addiction
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Information and support for young people
Information and support for young people about addictions including alcohol, drugs, smoking/vaping and gambling.
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Support for families, children and carers of addicts
If you have a relationship with an addict or have grown up with one in your life, you could be suffering as a result. There’s lots support available for families and carers of addicts too.
Information and support for care leavers
Find out what support we can provide when you leave care in Buckinghamshire
Supporting your child's early education
Things you can do in the early years and beyond to help your child’s learning and development.
SEND education options and admissions
Help to understand the education options for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Buckinghamshire, including EOTAS.
- Introduction
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Mainstream schools (including PRUs and ARPs)
Attending a mainstream school with SEND, including schools with additionally resourced provision and pupil referral units
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Special schools
Special schools in Buckinghamshire for children and young people with SEND
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Independent schools
Independent schools in Buckinghamshire, and outside the county, that parents, carers and young people can consider.
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Further education
Further education options for young people with SEND
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Home education
Educating your child with SEND at home
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Educated otherwise than at school (EOTAS)
EOTAS stands for Education Otherwise Than At School. It is a form of education funded by the local authority for those children or young people for whom school or college is not appropriate.
Privacy and children and young People
Specific information about how our Children and Young People services may collect, use and share data
Parking permits and car park season tickets
Apply for resident and business permits, including season tickets for council car parks
Be Present for their Future
Buckinghamshire Council is launching a major drive to remind parents and carers about the importance of children attending school, and promoting the wide range of support that’s available for anyone struggling with school attendance.
Improving your child’s school attendance
Things you should try to improve your child's school attendance, including EBSNA
- Things to consider if you’re struggling to get your child to go to school
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Support to help with school refusal
If you can’t get your child to go to school, our council’s County Attendance Team can help.
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What happens if my child misses school regularly?
If your child doesn’t attend school regularly, you could face one or more penalties.
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Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA)
Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) describes the difficulties that some children and young people have in attending school due to emotional factors. This often results in prolonged absences from school.
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Support for young carers missing school
Sometimes young people miss school because they’re looking after a family member. Missing school can affect your child’s future so it’s important to get help as soon as possible.
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Parenting courses
The Family Support Service (FSS) offers free parenting courses to help you give your children the support they need.