Where to find SEND support

Learn how to identify support needs for children and young people, explore available family support options, and find information on appeals, advice, and mediation.

In this section

• About SEND support

  • Early intervention
  • When a child needs SEND support
  • Identifying children’s needs

• Support by areas of need

  • Cognition and learning
  • Communication and interaction
  • Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
  • Physical and sensory needs

• Support by age

  • Children under 5 years old
  • Children and young people aged 5 to 18 years old
  • How to manage changes in your child's life

• Family support

  • Early Help
  • Safeguarding and child protection
  • Support services for parents and young people
  • Social care support
  • Short Breaks

• Appeals, advice and mediation

  • If we can't agree
  • Advocacy