Special education needs Function
Education, health and care (EHC) plan (8) Service
An education, health and care (EHC) plan is for children and young people aged up to 25 who need more support than is available through special educational needs support. EHC plans identify educational, health and social needs and set out the additional support to meet those needs.
Special educational needs assessment (9) Service
The assessment of special educational needs may be considered when a child has severe or complex educational needs for which additional resources, or alternative provision may be required to meet their needs.
Special educational needs placement in mainstream school (10) Service
The local authority seeks to meet special educational needs in local mainstream schools, or at a school or unit which has additional resources to meet particular needs.
Special educational needs transport (40) Service
The local education authority sometimes provide free home to school transport for a child with special educational needs. Eligibility is based on assessment of individual need.
Special provision capital fund (1056) Service
The special provision capital fund enables local authorities to invest in improving provision for children with special educational needs.