Selecting a school or college

The process of choosing a school or college for a child or young person with SEN differs depending on whether the child or young person has an EHC plan or not. Follow the links below to find the right information.

Choosing a school with an EHC plan

Choosing a school without an EHC plan

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Choosing a secondary school with an EHC plan

We've received a number of calls in recent weeks about the correct process for selecting a secondary school when your child has an EHC plan

Types of schools and other settings

Schools and other institutions use various descriptors, e.g. infants, junior, primary, secondary, but in order to determine which parts of SEND law apply, you will need to know which category the school falls into
The right to a mainstream education

Where a young person or parent of a child with SEN, wants a place in a mainstream setting it must never be denied on the basis that mainstream is unsuitable, or that their needs or disabilities are too great or complex
Home schooling and ‘education otherwise’

For some children or young people, school or college may not be suitable, and they may need to be educated at home or elsewhere

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