Education
Shropshire is an inclusive authority, so for the majority of children with SEN, including those supported with an Education Health Care plan (EHCP), the local school will be able to meet identified needs.
Getting the right support in school or college is very important for all children and young people so that they can prepare for their life as an adult. Preparing for adulthood (PFA) outcomes support children and young people with SEND from the earliest years to have equal life chances across the four areas of:
- Education and employment
- Independent living
- Friendships, relationships and community inclusion
- Maintaining good health
For children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) this will mean that they will need more help than others while they are in school or college. Mainstream early years providers, schools and colleges will be able to adapt their practice and provide targeted intervention so that most children and young people with SEND can achieve their potential.
Some children and young people will require more specialist help and support and may require an EHCP in order to access a mainstream setting. For a small number of children a mainstream setting might not be the most appropriate placement to meet their special educational needs, and a more specialist placement will be required.
Education services
Information on education, health and care plans, early years and more...
Special educational needs (SEN) support
What is a special educational need and how do I know if my child has one?
Education, health and care plan
How to request an assessment, information on annual reviews, and quick reference FAQs.
Nurseries, schools and colleges
Local further education options, specialist provision, and a list of schools' SEND information re...
Resolving disagreements
How we resolve disagreements relating to SEND, including information on mediation and the SENDIST...
Higher education (HE)
Support available for assisting people with an EHCP into higher education
Shropshire's local further education providers
Further education colleges and training providers in Shropshire.
Requesting your own EHCP (16-25 year olds)
Application process for a young person wanting to submit their own request for an EHCP assessment.