What is the Children’s Disability Register?
The Children’s Disability Register is a confidential list of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families. All Councils in England have a statutory duty to keep and update a Children’s Disability Register although it is voluntary for people to join it.
Why should I join?
The register helps the Council and partners to plan what services and support may be needed in their area for children and young people. The Children’s Disability Register also helps to improve a shared understanding between families of disabled children and the services those families use.
Anyone who signs up to the register will receive a free Max Card, which is a free discount card that allows families of children with additional needs or disabilities to get free or discounted admission to attractions across the UK.
Signing up to the register also indicates you are giving consent to receive termly newsletters to keep you informed about local SEND developments.
Who will complete the register?
A parent or carer can complete the form for any child under the age of 16 and a young person over the age of 16 can complete this independently.
Please note that the Council will need to contact a young person when they reach the age of 16, as at this point they will need to provide consent for the Council to retain their information on the register. The Council will aim to do this within 6 months of a young person turning 16. If the Council does not receive consent the young person’s entry will be deleted from the register by their 17th birthday. Contact will also be made with the young person’s parent or carer to determine their capacity to provide consent.
Privacy Statement
The information provided will only be used for the purpose as described above. It will be held and accessible by the Council and information will be shared with the Council’s partner, Rotherham Parent & Carer Forum; both parties will jointly administer the register. Any information provided will not be shared further. Should the Council or Rotherham Parent Carer Forum need to discuss your submission they will contact you via the details you provide. By completing and submitting the form you are providing your consent for your data to be used in this way.
View the Council’s Privacy Notice
To apply to join the Children's Disability Register, please complete the below form.