SEND education options

Find mainstream schools

Most children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can get the help they need in a mainstream school.

You can use our SEND Local Offer Directory to find mainstream primary schools and secondary schools:

• search for primary schools
• search for secondary schools

Specialist settings

If your child or young person needs a more specialist setting to meet their needs, there are different options available, such as mainstream schools with resource bases and special schools. 

These schools are for children and young people who:

• are going through education, health and care (EHC) needs assessment
• have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Support in post-16 education

Find out more about education options for young people aged 16 and over.