Education
Education
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Support in education for children and young people with SEND
The types of support your child may need during their education or training.
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How SEN is identified and assessed in education
How your child's education needs will be identified and assessed.
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Support for SEN in schools
How your child will be supported in their school / setting.
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SEN Support Plans
A Support Plan records the support in place for your child at their school, and the progress they are making.
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Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
If your child has more complex special educational needs, they may need an EHC Plan.
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Choosing a school / setting
Early years providers, mainstream schools, additional resource bases, specialist settings, schools outside of South Tyneside, and post-16 settings.
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Early years education (0 to 5)
How your child will be supported in their early years.
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Post-16 education, training and employment
Courses, qualifications, apprenticeships, supported internships, and support to get into work.
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Help with school and college transport
Your child may be able to get support to travel to and from school.
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Attendance and exclusions
Attendance, suspensions and exclusions at school.
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Education disputes and appeals
What to do if you are unhappy about any decisions that have been made about your child's SEN.
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Education services, teams and panels
The education services, teams and panels in South Tyneside which support you and your child.
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Education funding for children and young people with SEND
Funding for schools to support children and young people with SEND.
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SEND Professionals portal
Education professionals can get advice and support from our SEND Professional portal.