SEND schools and further education information

Find information on SEND schools, how to apply for a school place and what support is available for SEND children in school or attending higher education.

About SEND schools

What SEND school and college options are available
Find out more about the different SEND school and college education options available.
How schools are funded to support children with SEND
Find out what funding your child's school or college can apply for to help with SEND.
Principles of Belonging
Learn more about our 5 Principles of Belonging, our inclusion charter for Brighton & Hove.

Find SEND school and education options

How to apply for a school place if your child has SEND
Find out how to apply for school in Brighton & Hove and what to do if your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.
Special education schools
Find a special education school in Brighton & Hove.
Mainstream schools and colleges with a SEND offer
Find a mainstream school or college with a SEND offer in Brighton & Hove.
Pupil Referral Units
Find a Pupil Referral Unit in Brighton & Hove.
Residential schools
Find a residential school in Brighton & Hove.

Support for children in school with SEND

How schools and colleges support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Find out how schools and colleges work with you and your child to provide support with SEND.
Education, health and care (EHC) assessment and plan
Find out what an education, health and care (EHC) plan is, who can get one and how to get an assessment.
Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS)
Brighton & Hove Inclusion Service (BHISS) works with nurseries, schools and colleges to provide support for dyslexia, autism, mental health, language, sensory needs and more.
Schools Mental Health Service
The Schools Mental Health Service works to promote mental well-being in schools and reduce stigma around mental health.
Every Child a Reader
Every Child a Reader is a local authority scheme to help children with learning difficulties improve their literacy.
Help with transport for children and young people with SEND
If you have a child with special education needs or a disability, you may be able to get free transport to school, bus passes and discounts, free parking, and taxi vouchers to help you get around.
Health occupational therapy for children and young people
Find out how our health occupational therapy service works with children and young people to help develop or increase the skills they need to use in their everyday lives.
Childcare Inclusion Fund information for parents April 2024 to March 2025
Find more information on the Childcare Inclusion Fund if you are a parent or carer.
SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years
Visit GOV.UK for guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25.

Financial support for people in further education with SEND

Get financial help if you're a further education student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disability
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is support to cover the study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability.