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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 (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

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

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

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 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

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

Map of education settings

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