Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Support at school for SEND, including EHCPs and IEPs

Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

How can I get the right support for my child’s special educational needs?

If your child has special educational needs (SEN) you may need to be their advocate as well as their parent or carer.

Does my child qualify for an EHCP?

If you think your child needs extra support in school for special educational needs, an EHCP may help.

What is an EHCP and an IEP, and how can my child get one?

If your child has additional needs or special educational needs (SEN), a support plan could help.

What does a SEND or ALN diagnosis mean for me and my child?

If your child needs lots of help with certain activities, they may have special educational needs or a disability (SEND).

What SEN support can my child’s school provide?

If your child has additional needs or special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities, their school can offer extra support.

Can my child’s EHCP be changed?

If you disagree with something in your child’s EHCP, you can appeal to get it changed.

My child’s school won’t support an EHCP application

If the staff at your child’s school don’t feel that your child needs an EHCP, you can discuss this with them.