Parents and carers
Impartial, confidential advice for parents and carers.
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About special educational needs and disability (SEND)
The four areas of SEND need, and how the system works.
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Special education needs (SEN) support
Information about SEN support.
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Choosing a school
Information about choosing a school to suit your child’s SEN.
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Education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments
Information about EHC needs assessments.
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Education, health and care (EHC) plans and annual reviews
Information about EHC plans.
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Mediation, appeals and complaints
Information about resolving disputes.
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Attendance, suspensions and permanent exclusions
Information about school attendance, suspensions and permanent exclusions.
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Right to a suitable full time education
Information about alternative education.
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Children and young people’s mental health
Information to help your child with mental health issues.
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Elective home education (EHE) and education otherwise than at school (EOTAS)
Information about educating your child at home, or outside of formal education.
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Help in exams
Information about possible help in public exams, referred to as access arrangements. (External link)