SEN Support in Education Settings

Explaining what SEN support is, the different types of support, and what support is available to you and your child or young person.

One Planning and the Graduated Approach

Information on the graduated approach of assess, plan, do and review for all mainstream settings, including Early Years and education beyond 16

Literacy Difficulties, including where there are concerns about dyslexia

Essex Approach to supporting children and young people with literacy difficulties

Supporting Maths Difficulties

The Essex approach to teaching pupils with maths difficulties

SEN Support Frequently Asked Questions

Supporting Challenging Behaviour

Supporting challenging behaviour at school and at home

Local Authority services and how they can help

A description of Essex local authority services and professionals and when it is appropriate to involve a professional

Supporting your Neurodiverse Child

A resource pack produced by the Essex Family Forum

Nurseries, Schools & Colleges must take steps to ensure disabled children and young people are not substantially disadvantaged due to their disability. ‘Reasonable adjustments’ is the term used to describe these in law.

Exam Support

If your child has SEND, they may be able to have extra support when sitting tests and exams. This includes SATS, GCSEs and A Levels.