Special Education Needs

Welcome

There is a range of high quality inclusive educational provision for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) in Durham but knowing where to find information and help for children with special educational needs can be difficult. The information here will provide useful assistance.

You can use these links to find more information about:
Our vision and strategic plan
SEN - what it means
Help for Children
Specialist services for children with SEN
Help for parents and carers
Parents rights
Parent partnership
Glossary

Disabled children and young people from birth to 18 years and their families can register with the Children's Network which offers a regular Newsletter, Parent Carer Information Day and Family Fun Days. There is a Find it Guide with information about support groups and accessible activities.

We have also organised information as questions you may wish to ask:

What are special educational needs?

I think my child has special educational needs – what can I do?

What help is there for children with special educational needs?

What services does the council provide?

What are my rights?