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Special Education Needs

Many independent schools admit pupils with special educational needs, disabilities or illnesses. In all cases schools are concerned that children are helped to develop to the best of their ability and do not suffer academically because of their handicaps. Usually these are children whose needs are not sufficiently severe or complex to warrant a statement of special educational needs under the Education Act 1996 and can be catered for in a mainstream school.

If you think your child may have special needs, make sure you get plenty of advice. Your local library or Citizens’ Advice Bureau will have details of groups with expertise in this area. Alternatively, you can contact the Advisory Centre for Education. The first step, however, is to talk to your child’s class teacher about your concerns.