If your child attends a nursery, school or college

If your child attends a school or educational setting and they have not raised any concerns, but you do have concerns about your child’s progress, or think they might have special educational needs then it is important to share your views with your child’s class/form teacher and ask about their progress.

It might also be helpful for you to have a discussion with the school/setting Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who is responsible for liaising with parents of children with SEND, can offer support and advice for the identification of needs and co-ordinate additional support for pupils with SEND as well as liaise with, teachers and other professionals who are involved with your child.

For more information about how SEN support is offered within education view What support will my child get in school? which includes a graduated approach to support children and young people in education

If your child is electively home educated 

If your child is electively home educated, you have taken the responsibility to meet their educational needs. You can receive additional support through your GP if needed. For more information see Educating your child at home. 

If your child is in youth custody

Children detained in youth accommodation have a right to access education and there is a responsibility on the education provider to identify and respond to any special educational needs (SEN) they have.

Your child will receive – 

• An educational assessment on entry to youth custody
• Further assessments may be needed to decide whether your child has SEN. 
• If these assessments have not identified any needs but you have concerns and think your child might have special educational needs, then you should speak to your contact in the Wolverhampton Youth Justice Service.

If you need further advice and support 

You can contact the Wolverhampton Information, Advice and Support Service (WIASS) 

WIASS is a statutory and confidential service working with parents, carers, children and young people. The service offers free and impartial information, advice and support on matters relating to a child or young person's special educational needs or disability from birth to 25 years.