My Education

There are some laws to support children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These are to make sure that you are treated fairly and receive the support you need from schools, educational settings, colleges, and the local authority.

All children and young people are entitled to an education that helps them to make progress so that they:

  • achieve their best
  • become confident individuals living fulfilling lives, and
  • make a successful transition into adulthood, whether into employment, further or higher education, or training.

For some children and young people to make progress, they need extra support, called SEN support, which is ‘over and above’ the support that their peers may need.

The law says that all schools and colleges must provide children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) with support to be able to access education and learning.

If you feel that you would like help and support to get the things that you need to succeed in learning, then you can contact Ask Us Nottinghamshire.

Notts special educational needs and disabilities SEND Local Offer. Information services and support all in one place.

SEND Local Offer

The Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council SEND Local Offers are a great resource for finding events, support and activities in your area.

City Council County Council