Education and learning
How we support your child
If you’ve noticed your child needs more support to do or learn things at home or school, they may have special educational needs.
Find out what to do if you think your child has special educational needs or learn more about disabilities and needs.
Any child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will get support in:
- nurseries or childminders
- schools
- further education institutes like colleges and 16 to 19 academies
All nurseries, schools or colleges support children to get an education that is suitable for them. This will help them achieve their potential.
Support in your child’s school
Deafness and vision impairment support
Deafness and vision impairment support
Literacy, numeracy and handwriting support
Literacy, numeracy and handwriting support
Dyslexia support
Dyslexia support
Down Syndrome support
Down Syndrome support
Educational psychology support
Educational psychology support
Health services in school
Health services in school
Support if your child is anxious about going to school
Support if your child is anxious about going to school
Resources to use at home
Resources to use at home
If your child needs more help in school
Teachers at the school or college will monitor your child’s progress. This is what we call ordinarily available provision.
If you and the school think your child needs more support, they may talk to you about SEND Support.
Education, health and care needs assessments
Some children may need more support even if they’re already getting help.
In this case, the school, nursery or a professional will apply for an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment.