SEND schools and further education information

Find out more about the different SEND school and college education options available.

Find out what funding your child's school or college can apply for to help with SEND.

Learn more about our 5 Principles of Belonging, our inclusion charter for Brighton & Hove.

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.

Find a special education school in Brighton & Hove.

Find a mainstream school or college with a SEND offer in Brighton & Hove.

Find a Pupil Referral Unit in Brighton & Hove.

Find a residential school in Brighton & Hove.

Find out how schools and colleges work with you and your child to provide support with SEND.

Find out what an education, health and care (EHC) plan is, who can get one and how to get an assessment.

Brighton & Hove Inclusion Service (BHISS) works with nurseries, schools and colleges to provide support for dyslexia, autism, mental health, language, sensory needs and more.

The Schools Mental Health Service works to promote mental well-being in schools and reduce stigma around mental health.

Every Child a Reader is a local authority scheme to help children with learning difficulties improve their literacy.

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.

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.

Find more information on the Childcare Inclusion Fund if you are a parent or carer.

Visit GOV.UK for guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25.

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.