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Education
Education
Guide to choosing a school for a child with SEND
Choosing a school for a child with SEND
Things to think about when choosing a school, types of specialist setting, how to apply.
Alternative learning provision
Alternative learning provision
Alternative Learning Provision (formerly the Pupil Referral Service) for pupils who can't attend mainstream educational settings.
Education option post 16
Education options after 16 years old
Further education, special schools and colleges, courses and qualifications, including what’s legally required.
Guide to school support for children with SEND
School support for children with SEND
Support your child can get in school, how to get their needs assessed and get help with their progress.
Support for children who go to school outside of Bristol
Support for children who go to school outside Bristol
Where to find information about the SEND Local Offer for education in neighbouring local authorities.
Support with visual and hearing impairments
Support with visual and hearing impairments
Sensory support services for children with hearing, vision or multisensory impairments.
Emotional and social support for children at school
Emotional and social support for children at school
How Emotional Literacy Support Assistants can support children at school and which schools have them
Educational psychology support
Educational psychology support
How an educational psychologist assesses the needs of children and supports families and schools and how you can get educational psychology support for your child
Funding for SEN in schools and educational settings
Funding for SEN in schools and educational settings
Funding for SEN in mainstream schools, including maintained schools, academies and free schools
The HOPE School
Educational support and guidance for children in care
The HOPE is Bristol’s virtual school for children and young people who are in care or care leavers.
School attendance help and advice
School attendance help and advice
What to consider when you have questions about school attendance and where to go for help and advice
Map of education settings
Map of education settings
Find nurseries, schools, alternative learning provision and special schools in Bristol.