Find out about help in early years and throughout your child’s education. What nurseries, schools, colleges and specialist provision are in Wolverhampton, travel assistance to and from educational settings and more.

I think my child needs help in education, who can I speak to

Find out who you can speak to about any concerns to do with your child’s learning.

Early Years and Childcare (0 to 5 years)

Help in early years, specialist support services before your child attends an early education setting, childcare options, things you can do at home to support your child’s learning, funding support for early years places and more.

Nurseries, schools, colleges and specialist provision

Find Nurseries, schools, colleges and specialist provision and helpful advice and guidance around information about settings.

Transition

Support to start attending an educational setting, move between settings or when a young person prepares to move into adulthood.

What support will my child get in school?

The support children will get in schools and settings to help them with their education. Learn about the graduated approach, what it means and how schools can support your child’s needs.

How is SEN funded in educational settings

Funding available to schools includes money that they should use to support children with additional needs.

Specialist support services for education

Many settings can meet a child or young person’s needs without needing to access additional services. Where this is not the case, there are a number of assessment and support services that can be provided for the child’s learning and wellbeing.

Supporting children who struggle to attend school

Find out about Emotional Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) support, when children and young people struggle to attend school due to various emotional factors.

Educating your child at home

Parents have the right to educate children, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), at home. Home education must be suitable to the child’s age, ability, aptitude and SEN.

Transport and Travel Assistance

Find out about travel arrangement from home to an educational setting, help with public transport, NHS travel cost, driving and accessibility support and more.

Preparing for adulthood

Learn about how you will be supported to move into adulthood life.

Education, Health and Care Plan

Learn about Education, Health and Care Plans and how this may be needed to support your child’s needs.