SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. A child has SEN if they have a learning difficulty or disability that requires special educational provision.

EHC Plans

An Education, Health and Care plan is a legal document describing your child's needs and the support required. Schools show how many EHC plan pupils they support.

Choosing the right school

The right school depends on your child's individual needs. Use our guided search to find matches, then visit shortlisted schools to see if they fit.

Browse by SEN need type

Autism (ASD)Autistic Spectrum Disorder — including Asperger's

2,038

Social & Emotional (SEMH)Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

1,062

Speech & Language (SLCN)Speech, Language and Communication Needs

1,252

Moderate Learning (MLD)Moderate Learning Difficulty

1,172

Specific Learning (SpLD)Dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia

484

Severe Learning (SLD)Severe Learning Difficulty

787

Found schools you like? Prepare for your visit

Visiting a SEND school can feel overwhelming. Use our checklist to make sure you ask the right questions and notice the things that matter most for your child.

How does the school identify and assess SEN?What training do staff have in my child's area of need?How is progress measured for pupils with SEND?What therapies or specialist support are available on-site?How does the school communicate with parents about progress?Can I speak with the SENCO before making a decision?What does a typical day look like for a child with similar needs?How are transitions (between classes, key stages) managed?

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SEND School Finder — Advanced Search

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EHC Plans

Choosing the right school

Browse by SEN need type

Abbey CofE Infant School

Abbey College Cambridge

Abbey College Manchester

Abbey Court Foundation Special School

Abbey Gate College

Abbey Green Nursery School

Abbey Hill Academy

Abbey Hill Academy & College

Abbey Manor College

Abbey Park Primary School

Abbey School

Abbey School

Abbey School for Exceptional Children

Abbeyfield Primary Academy

Abbeywood Community School

Abbeywood School

Abbot's Hill School

Abbot's Lea School

Abbot's Way School

Abbotsholme School

Abercromby Nursery School

Found schools you like? Prepare for your visit