SEND support in education - Dorset Council

The information in this section mainly focuses on school age children – although most will still be relevant for all SEND children and young people, we also have more specific information for SEND for early years (0 to 5 years) and SEND for young people (16 to 25 years).

To make sure you get the right levels of support at the time, there are several steps to consider.

Step 1: Accessing SEND support in school

If you are concerned about your child’s learning and progress, the first thing to do is to speak your child's school or setting.
Step 2: Considering an EHCP

When your child’s needs can’t be met by the support in schools and settings.
Step 3: Applying for an EHCP

This involves an EHC needs assessment.
Step 4: Completing an EHC needs assessment

Find out more about the assessment stage and what to expect.
Step 5: Drafting an EHCP

Find out more about how an EHCP is written and what to expect.
Step 6: Reviewing an EHCP

Find out why, when, and how EHCP’s are reviewed and what to expect.
Applying for a school place if your child has an EHCP

The Learning and Belonging (SEND) Team will manage the school admissions process if your child has an education, health and care plan (EHCP).
Pathway to adulthood for a young person with an EHCP

The pathway to adulthood is when you move from childhood into adult life but this transition can happen at different times for different families.

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