This illustrative graphic clearly contrasts the ‘SEND Local Offer’ and the ‘Care Leaver Local Offer’, visually representing the distinct support systems for vulnerable children and young people. The left panel, set against a purple background, depicts a diverse group of children with adults, including those with disabilities, symbolizing the holistic provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The right panel, on a teal background, features a young person with an ‘Independence Pathway’ document, highlighting the essential transition support for care leavers as they move towards independent living, a core area of focus for professionals utilizing trauma-informed tools and systemic frameworks.