Education

Things to think about when choosing a school, types of specialist setting, how to apply.

Alternative Learning Provision (formerly the Pupil Referral Service) for pupils who can't attend mainstream educational settings.

Further education, special schools and colleges, courses and qualifications, including what's legally required.

Support your child can get in school, how to get their needs assessed and get help with their progress.

Where to find information about the SEND Local Offer for education in neighbouring local authorities.

Support, schemes and help available to travel in Bristol and beyond.

Sensory support services for children with hearing, vision or multisensory impairments.

How Emotional Literacy Support Assistants can support children at school and which schools have them.

What an educational psychologist is, how they support children and young people in education settings, how to get support from one.

Funding for SEN in mainstream schools, including maintained schools, academies and free schools.

The HOPE is Bristol's virtual school for children and young people who are in care or care leavers.

What to consider when you have questions about school attendance and where to go for help and advice.

Find nurseries, schools, alternative learning provision and special schools in Bristol.

What the SEND workforce development offer is, training and development network, how parent carers can join in.

What SEND resource bases are, why we plan to open them, how they'll be funded, how to tell us your views.