Most children/young people with special needs go to their local mainstream setting, school or college.

Apply online for a school place, remember you need to tick the box which indicates whether your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Things to consider when you tell us your preferred school.

How to choose a school and the different types of specialist educational provision.

Information on the different schemes available to help with travel.

There are many post 16 learning opportunities available for young people with SEND.

These pages outline what you can do if you disagree with a decision made by a professional, regardless of whether your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Find advice on getting your child to school, apply for school and college travel and find out about the review and appeals process.

The SEND code of practice explains the duties of different settings to provide for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, to help them reach their full potential.

Guidance has been produced describing these responsibilities and the support that is available from the services.

The main factors that are considered in making the decision, about which setting your child/young person can attend.

The Virtual School is a statutory service which exists to promote high aspirations for our children placed in care and previously looked after.

See how we work with schools, parents and pupils to reduce unnecessary pupil absences and support children's welfare in school.

See how we work with schools, parents and pupils to reduce unnecessary pupil absences and support children's welfare in school.

We provide education support services and training to over 1800 early years settings, schools and post-16 providers in Worcestershire and surrounding local authorities.

We are the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) covering Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Engaging with parents is an everyday and important aspect of school life.

Information on promoting and supporting Inclusion and Inclusive practice is Worcestershire’s educational settings.