School age children

Support for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities, and their families. We call this our Local Offer.

Support with special educational needs and disabilities

What special educational needs and disabilities means
Find out about what special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) means and the legal definition.
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.
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Support at school or college

How schools and colleges support children and young people
Schools will work with you and your child to provide support with their special educational needs or 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.
Get help for children and young people who have social communication difficulties
If a child or young person does not attend school, or finds it very difficult to attend school full time because they have social communication difficulties, they could get support. We call this support our Social Communication Resource (SCR).
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 without an EHC plan.
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Fun activities, clubs and short breaks

Short breaks

Learn more about what a short break is, the types of short breaks available, and how to use direct payments to pay for short breaks.
Compass Card

Leisure discount card for children and young people with significant additional needs aged 0 to 25. You can use it for family days out, sports and activities, restaurants, and more.
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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.
How to complain about a SEND issue
If you’re unhappy with the support your child gets, or a service you've received, learn about your options, including how to make a complaint.
Contact children and learning
Get in touch with one of our teams for help and information.