Some children and young people need more support than others to achieve their full learning potential.
Educational settings (schools, nurseries and colleges) have a legal duty to support children and young people with additional needs and disabilities and to treat them fairly.
In this section you can find advice and information about what support might be available to your child.
An introduction to special educational needs
Extra support in mainstream schools
Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and needs assessments for children and young people with more complex needs (England only)
Education in Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
Transport to school and college
Attendance, absence& medical needs