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.
Help at school or college
All pages relating to help at school or college
Get help with bullying
What bullying is, how to report it and where to get advice and support.
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.
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.
How Transition Plans help young people
The plan supports you as you grow up into an adult. You’ll get it in year 9 of school if you have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Pupil referral units in Brighton & Hove
Specialist schools in Brighton & Hove for children 5 to 16 years old who find it difficult to access education at school.
Specialist units in Brighton & Hove schools
A list of primary and secondary schools with specialist facilities and centres that support children with an Education, Health and Care plan.
Special educational needs and disabilities
Support for children who have special educational needs and disabilities, and their families. We call this our Local Offer.
Special schools and colleges in Brighton & Hove
Schools that support children with special educational needs or disabilities who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Get a health check
Register with your GP to get a health check. They help adults, young people, children and babies stay healthy and well.
Languages EMAS supports
Find out what languages are supported by the Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (EMAS).
EMAS support for parents and carers
Training courses and support groups available for parents and carers.
Working for EMAS
Find out about opportunities to work for EMAS as a bilingual liaison worker or home school liaison worker.
Apply for schools meals - no access to public funds
Apply for for temporary free school meals if you are a family with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).