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School age children

Support for children and young people with special educational needs who are 5 to 16 years old.

Support with special educational needs and disabilities

What special educational needs and disabilities means

Find out about what special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) means and the legal definition.

Health checks to find out if your child needs extra help

Scans, checks and reviews can find out if your baby has a health condition, special educational needs or a disability.

Get help if you’re worried about your child’s development or learning

Contact your child's nursery, playgroup, childminder, school, college or Amaze, our local Information, Advice and Support service.

Get social care support with special educational needs and disabilities

How to get support provided by our council, called social care, for children and young people 0 to 25 years old.

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Support at school or college

How schools are funded to support children with SEND

Your child's school or college may be able to apply for funding to support your child with special educational needs and disabilities.

How to apply for a school place if your child has special educational needs or disabilities

How to apply for school in Brighton & Hove and what to do if your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan.

Check if your child can get an education, health and care (EHC) plan

Most children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities get the support they need from their childcare provider, school or college.

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Fun activities and clubs

Find short breaks for children with special needs and disabilities

Where to find after school clubs, holiday schemes and overnight care so that children can have fun while parents or carers take a break.

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Contact us

Tell us what you think about our Local Offer

Give us your feedback to help us improve the support and services we offer for children, young people and families.

Contact Local Offer

Get in touch with one of our teams for help and information.

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