Education support

Learning disability and education

Know what support your child should get and how to make sure they get it.

Your child's rights in education

Get the education your child deserves - know your rights

SEND system

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) System

SEN Support

SEN Support is what schools and similar settings use to find and meet the needs of children with special educational needs (SEN).

Support for parents and carers of children and young people

Information about the support your child can get

Education, Health and Care Plan

Your child's support plan

Challenging the support your child is getting

How to challenge an education setting or local authority about your child's support

Further education

Explore your options for further education and training after school.

How to get the support you need

Contact the Learning Disability Helpline, our advice and support helpline, for guidance and information about what support we can offer you.

Or why not take a look at our online community? This is a place for parents and family carers of people with a learning disability to share experiences, advice and support.

Contact the Learning Disability Helpline Go to the online community

Education - what we think

Children and young people with a learning disability have a right to an inclusive education

Hear my voice: education

All children should have access to high quality education.

Learning Disability Helpline

The Learning Disability Helpline is our free helpline service offering advice and support