Help with learning

Find out what help is available in mainstream education

Find out how to check what support a school can offer

Find out what a One Plan is, how it can help and how to make one

Find childcare providers, such as nurseries and preschools

Find and filter schools and colleges in Essex

Find out about help available to get children to school safely

Find out how to help your child adjust to changes like moving school, going to college or starting work

Find special schools and learn who they are right for

Find out what an EHCP is and who they can help

Find out about the EHCP annual review process

Find out what steps you need to take if your child has an EHCP and you are moving

What to do if it is not possible to go to school

What Alternative Provision is and who can access it

Some mainstream schools have support for specific needs available

Information on independent schools for pupils with special needs

How to get support with literacy, including where there are concerns about dyslexia

Why you might hire a tutor, how to find one and how the process should work