School aged children

In this section

Help at school

See what help your child can get from their school, including who can help them, how and the different help depending on their needs.
Your school options

Discover how to apply for a school if your child has special educational needs, as well as who to talk to if they're missing school.
School transport

Transport options if your child has special educational needs or disabilities.
Year 9 support

Education support for your year 9 child, including GCSE advice and moving into adulthood.
School attendance

Information on school attendance, absences, long term sickness, bullying, truancy and exclusions.
SEND Mainstream Core Standards

The SEND Mainstream Core Standards explains what schools must do to support children and young adults with SEND.
Going to secondary school

How you can prepare your child for starting or changing school if they have SEND.
Going to sixth form, college or work

How you can prepare your young person for starting or changing school if they have SEND.
Support for SEND professionals

Information for schools and teachers about special educational needs and disabilities.
Improving support for your child or young person with SEND in Kent schools

Kent schools are improving SEND support through Communities of Schools to help your child get the right help, faster and more fairly.