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Education
From choosing a school to finding out more about statementing - read our advice on education
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The early years of a child's life can be an important time for developing new skills and having fun.
Education: early years
At this stage, many children with special educational needs will get the support they need from their local nursery.
Education: school years
Most children with special educational needs will get the support they need from their local school.
Choosing a school
Get top tips, information and advice on how to choose the right school for your son or daughter.
Statements and statutory assessments
While most children with a learning disability will get the support they need from their local nursery or school, some may still need extra help. In these cases a statutory assessment may be carried out and a statement may be issued.
A parent's story: statements and special schools
We found out about statementing when the social worker from the Children with Disabilities Team talked us through the process and produced the paperwork.
A parent's story: choosing the right school
We were prepared for our son's diagnosis - we knew before they told us. We knew enough about autism to get us through the first few weeks and have learnt about it daily ever since.
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