Special educational needs and disability (SEND) – A guide for parents and carers

A guide on the government website on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND). This guide explains how the system that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) works. It covers; the law and guidance on which the system is based, places to go for help and further information and details about changes to the system from 1 September 2014. It may also be useful for staff dealing with the parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in; schools and colleges, and early years education settings.