Education, Learning and Training (Local Offer)

Useful Information

• If you think your child may have special educational needs

  Special educational needs (SEN) is a legal term. A child or young person has SEN if they have a learning difficulty or disability which means that they need special educational provision. Special educational provision is provision which is different from, or additional to, that which…

• Different types of school placement

  This page explains the differences between mainstream schools, integrated resources, and special schools. Please note that only children with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHC Plan) will be considered for an integrated resource or special school in Sheffield. Most children, including those with an…

• Choosing a school for your child with special educational needs and/or disabilities

  Choosing your child’s school is an important decision. There are things you can do and questions you can ask to help. 1.     Do your research A school’s website is a good place to start. It can give you a sense of the school’s character. Each…

• School admissions of children with special educational needs and disabilities

  SEND school places Most children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) attend a mainstream school or college. You should apply through the local authority’s admission process unless your child has an EHC Plan. Apply for a school place (sheffield.gov.uk)   If your child has…

• Home educating your child with SEND

  The law in England states that education is compulsory for children aged 5-16 years – but attending a school is not. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their child receives a suitable education. Parents have the right to educate their child themselves. This is known…

• Funding for special educational needs in mainstream schools

  Mainstream schools (including academies) receive funding in their school budget to support children with special educational needs (SEN). This is called “notional SEN funding”. The amount of funding each school gets is calculated using a national formula set by the government. It is based on…

• The EHC needs assessment process

  See our flowchart in the download section of this page. This explains the EHC needs assessment process. Information in alternative languages is also provided in the download section of this page. An EHC plan is a legal document which describes a child or young person’s educational,…

• What to expect from SEN Support

  See our flowchart in the download section of this page. This explains SEN support and the assess-plan-do-review process. Information in alternative languages is also provided in the download section of this page. SEN Support is the first level of extra support provided by mainstream schools,…

• Support at University

  This article explains how to help your child transition into university life and ensure they are supported throughout their studies. It includes details of some of the support services available and how to access them. There are also some links to websites with more information…