Education rights for SEND children and young people
Education settings can't discriminate against pupils with disabilities under the Equality Act, it's against the law to treat disabled students unfairly.
For support and advice relating to your child's education rights visit:
Talk to your education setting
We understand that it can be difficult to know where to turn if your child is struggling at nursery or school. Or, if he or she is doing things differently than others in their class. Don't worry you are not alone.
If you are worried about your child's development, the first step is to explore the support available. See who to talk to if you need help.
Reasonable adjustments
A reasonable adjustments are changes that a school can make if your child or young person's disability puts them at a disadvantage compared with others who aren’t disabled.
Here are some ways a school can help:
- different coloured paper if your child has dyslexia
- adapted school uniform if your child is allergic to specific material or has severe eczema
- healthy snacks for children with diabetes
- special communication systems like traffic light cards for children who need extra time
- a reduced timetable for children who struggle with a full timetable.
Learn more about reasonable adjustments on GOV.UK.
School complaints
Schools and academies deal with complaints themselves. These are not the responsibility of the council.
Each school and academy is required to have its own complaints procedure. Contact them directly or visit their website for further information.