Special educational needs and disabilities
A child or young person has special educational needs (SEN) if they have a learning difficulty or a disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for them.
How social care support changes from age 14 to 25 if you have complex needs
What you can expect before and after you turn 18, if you’re eligible for support from the Adult Social Care team.
Our SEND Partnership Strategy 2020–2023
Our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Partnership Strategy sets out our vision and priorities for improving life outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families.
School admissions
If your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan, find out how to apply for school places.
School transport
Parents and carers are responsible for making sure their child goes to school regularly. Sometimes we will make travel arrangements to ensure a child can get to school.
Specialist schools
Some children identified with particularly complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) may have their needs met through our specialist school provision.
Education, health and care needs assessments and plans
Find out about the advice and support you can get if you have concerns relating to an EHC needs assessment or plan.
Support for children with sensory impairments
Find out about the support and specialist teaching available to children with visual and hearing impairments.
Education, health and care needs assessment
If your child has special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), they may require an education, health and care (EHC) needs assessment.
Personal budgets for children with special educational needs
Find out about personal budgets for children with SEND and how you can request one.
Preparing children with SEND for adult life
Information for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) about the time before and after you turn 18.
Children and young people in school with special educational needs and disabilities
Find out how schools support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Education, health and care plan
An education, health and care plan (EHC plan) outlines the special educational needs of the child and young person, to secure the best possible outcomes for them across education, health and social care and as they get older, prepare them for adulthood.