Assessment and support

SEN support, education, health and care (EHC) plans and the Common Assessment Framework (CAF). Part of the SEND local offer.

SEN support, education, health and care (EHC) plans and the Common Assessment Framework (CAF). Part of the SEND local offer.

Definitions of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Help that your child will get at their nursery, school or college if they have special educational needs (SEN).

What an education, health and care (EHC) plan is, who can have one and how to request an assessment.

Information for parents and carers about the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) Team around the family (TAF) meetings and lead professionals.

How to get help in your caring role.

Money to buy specialist provision set out in an education, health and care plan.