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

SEND system

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) System

SEN Support

SEN Support is the process schools and similar settings use to identify and meet the needs of children with SEN.

Support for parents and carers

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

Not happy with your child's support? Challenge it.

Further education

Education support after school

How to get the support you need

Contact Mencap Direct, our advice and support helpline, for guidance and information about what support we can offer you.

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

Talk to Mencap Direct Go to FamilyHub

Mainstream or special school?

"Hi all, it's my first time here and I've already found the stories encouraging. I have a 6 year old son with learning disabilities, his current school has been pressuring us to send him to a local special school..."

Got questions? Ask them in FamilyHub, our online community for parents and families.

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

Mencap Direct

Mencap Direct is our free helpline service offering advice and support