Education Support

On this page

• Education settings

• SEND support in education

• Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

• Getting help and advice

Education settings

You can find information about different types of education settings for children and young people with SEND.

This includes:

• Educational settings for Children and Young People with SEND (0 to 25 years)

• Directory of Schools (0 to 25 years)

• Independent SEND Settings approved by the Department for Education

• Early Years with SEND (0 - 5)

These pages can help you understand what options are available and choose the right setting.

SEND support in education

All education settings must support children and young people with SEND.

This is often called SEND support.

You can learn more about how support works in these pages:

• Understanding Support for SEND in Education Settings

• Key factors which underpin SEND support

• Understanding ‘Quality First’ Teaching

• Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) Cycle

• Ordinarily Available Provision and SEND Support Plans

• SEND Support Plans

These explain what support should look like and how your child’s needs should be met.

Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Some children and young people need more support than a setting can provide.

An EHCP is a legal document that sets out their needs and the support they must receive.

You can find guidance here:

• The Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan

• What should go into the EHC Plan

• EHC Plan Annual Review

• SEND EHCP Coordinators

• Guidance for Parents/Carers who don't agree with an Education and Health Care Plan decision

• Single Route of Redress - SEND Tribunal Extended Powers

These pages explain the process and what to expect at each stage.

Getting help and advice

If you are unsure what to do, you can get help.

You may want to start with:

• Information and Advice for Children and Young People with SEND

• Key Contacts in the Local Area across Education, Health and Social Care

• National Support Organisations

They can help you understand your options and what to do next.

Support is available to help you find the right education for your child or young person.