Choosing a School for a Child or Young Person with SEND

Information on choosing and starting a new school, transition tips and how to move a child to a different school

How to Apply for a School Place

Information on how to apply for a school place and admissions appeal guidance

What to expect and what you need to do when your child is starting school for the first time or moving on to another school.

A move or phase change in education is commonly called 'transition'. It is important to help prepare the child or young person for this.

If your child is at primary, junior or secondary school and you want to move them to a different school, you need to apply.

This section is for appeals for children/young people who do not have an EHC plan. We understand this can be an unsettling time but are here to help.

A parent or carer can choose to educate their child at home, this is known as 'Elective Home Education or EHE'.