SEN Support in School/College

If you are a young person who has special educational needs (SEN) the law says that school/ college must put things in place to support you so that you can access your education and take part in everyday activities.

Schools and colleges must set out their offer of help and support to their pupils with SEN in a SEN information report and SEN policy. You will be able to read these on your school/ college website.

Your teachers and the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) should be working with you to see what special educational needs you have and how they can support you. If you are receiving SEN Support they will assess your needs, plan and provide your support, and regularly review how you are getting on.

If you think that you might need more support than you are currently getting at school/ college then you could:

• speak to a teacher or the SENCo
• speak to your parent/carer/guardian and ask them to attend a meeting with yourself and the school/ college so they can help you explain what your difficulties are and what additional support you may need from the staff. (Please see our section on 'Preparing for meetings with school/college' for advice)
• ask the school whether they think you need more support through an EHC plan (education, health and care plan) 
• make an application for an education, health and care needs assessment if you would like to apply for an EHC plan (please see our section on 'Requesting an EHC needs assessment')

• contact SENDIASS for information, advice and support