Education

Information on early years, schools and post 16 education and what they do

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Somerset’s Graduated Response Tool

The purpose of this tool is to ensure every child and young person in a Somerset school receives the support they are entitled to

Education, Health and Care plans

The process of support for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities

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Early Years and childcare

Includes entitlements, the support available and the latest childcare news

Schools

Education options for school aged children

Further education

Study options after you finish school

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Schools

Education options for school aged children

Somerset’s Accessibility Strategy and Schools Access Initiative

Funding that helps pupils who need bespoke and significant physical changes to a mainstream school site

Applying for school

Includes information about catchment areas and admissions policies

Trauma Informed Somerset

Training to support a workforce that is able to recognise when individuals are affected by trauma and adversity

Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools

Forty primary schools in Somerset are taking part in the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools project (PINS)

Autism in Schools

Helping to develop an inclusive environment which will improve the experiences of autistic young people.

Find a school

Details of all schools, colleges and education settings in Somerset

Childcare

Find information about childcare options including early years, wraparound and short breaks

Alternative Provision Directory

For pupils experiencing difficulty accessing education as a result of their mental or physical health, permanent exclusion or special educational needs

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Find a school

Details of all schools, colleges and education settings in Somerset

Education support for young people over 16

After the age of 16 there are different options about where to study next, including academies and schools with sixth forms, and colleges

Colleges in Somerset

Colleges in Somerset where people older than 16 can do courses to learn new skills and get qualifications

Further education

Study options after you finish school

Higher education

Higher education (HE) is learning after 18 at universities and other colleges. It includes degrees, professional qualifications and more.

What to expect from education

Provision that is usually available in Somerset schools at Universal, Targeted and Specialist support levels

Targeted education support

Support in education for children and young people with SEND as part of Somerset's Graduated Response, includes SEN Support

Specialist education support

Support for children and young people with significant SEND as part of Somerset's Graduated Response, includes High Needs provision or EHC Plan

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Education for Life Strategy

Plans to transform education in Somerset

Sensory Processing Handbook

The eight senses - guidance for professionals in Somerset

Education Change

Part of the Children’s Transformation Programme

Somerset’s Accessibility Strategy and Schools Access Initiative

Funding that helps pupils who need bespoke and significant physical changes to a mainstream school site

School attendance and children missing education

We check to identify any child missing from education, including home visits and school attendance sweeps

Careers Education

Helping you prepare for the world of work

Somerset Long Covid Guidance

Supporting children and young people identified as having Long Covid in education settings

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Enhanced Learning Provision for Students with SEND

Promoting an effective and inclusive approach to education

Somerset’s Graduated Response Tool

The purpose of this tool is to ensure every child and young person in a Somerset school receives the support they are entitled to

Inclusion Somerset offer of support

Guidance and support for schools where there are ongoing concerns regarding risk of exclusion

Somerset Pastoral Support Plan

Provides a framework and template for responding to children and young people who present with challenging behaviour in education settings

Children at risk of exclusion – Checklist of expectations

National government guidance, legislation and local Somerset context with regard to children and young people who present with challenging behaviour and are at risk of exclusion from school.

Mental Health Support Team (MHST)

Promoting emotional wellbeing in education settings by providing early intervention treatments for mild to moderate mental health

Early Years child with Special Educational Needs and Disability – Section 23

How to notify us of an Early Years child with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)

Post-16 Somerset Graduated Response Tool Consultation

Reviewing the content of the Draft Post-16 version of the Somerset Graduated Response Tool

Education Change

Part of the Children’s Transformation Programme

Exam access arrangements

Reasonable adjustments can be made for when disabilities or special educational needs significantly affect exams

Targeted education support

Support in education for children and young people with SEND as part of Somerset's Graduated Response, includes SEN Support

Autism and ADHD Pathway

What you can expect when going through the Autism and/or ADHD Assessment Pathway

Autism in Schools

Helping to develop an inclusive environment which will improve the experiences of autistic young people.

Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools

Forty primary schools in Somerset are taking part in the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools project (PINS)

The SCERTS model

Building competence in Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support

Anxiety about attending school

Some children can become anxious about going to school, their school work, friendships or bullying

Alternative Provision Directory

For pupils experiencing difficulty accessing education as a result of their mental or physical health, permanent exclusion or special educational needs

Medical Tuition

Your child’s school can make a referral for temporary ‘medical tuition’

English as an additional language (EAL)

Effective learning opportunities for pupils who don’t use English as their first language

Somerset SEND Network groups

Termly group for SENCOs to share information, ask questions, and attend training.

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Specialist education support

Support in education for children and young people with significant SEND as part of Somerset's Graduated Response, includes High Needs provision or EHC Plan

Education, Health and Care plans

The process of support for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities

Funding and provision for children with additional needs

Public consultation on spending money in a smarter way in education to address growing challenges

Medical Tuition

Your child’s school can make a referral for temporary ‘medical tuition’

Choosing or changing an education setting

Exploring all the options that are available to you to see what is best suited to your needs

School transport

Includes information about different types of school transport and how to apply

Support with education costs

Funding available to meet the education needs of pupils aged 0 to 25

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Education, Health and Care plans and preparing for adulthood

Changes in headings used in the EHC plan help focus thinking and preparation

Exam access arrangements

Reasonable adjustments can be made for when disabilities or special educational needs significantly affect exams

Choosing or changing your next school or college

Exploring all the options that are available to you to see what is best suited to your needs

Applying for school

Includes information about catchment areas and admissions policies

Your future

A guide to help you to find out about the many learning opportunities available in Somerset for 16 to 19 year olds

Find a school

Details of all schools, colleges and education settings in Somerset

Careers Education

Helping you prepare for the world of work

Retaking exams and other options

Options if you do not get the grades or qualifications you hoped for

Transition between phases of education

At 11 or 13 years old a young person moves into secondary or upper school. The type of school your child attends depends on where they live in Somerset.

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Apply for school travel assistance

Information about eligibility and applying for school travel assistance

Personal Travel Payments

Choice and control in how a child with SEND arrives at school on time and ready to learn

School travel assistance for Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)

Information about school travel assistance eligibility and SEND for compulsory school age and over 16 students

Independent Travel Training

Training for students with disabilities or SEN to be able to use transport on their own

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Funding and provision for children with additional needs

Public consultation on spending money in a smarter way in education to address growing challenges

Free school meals

See if your child qualifies for free school meals

Somerset Schools Forum

A consultative and decision-making body on issues related to schools funding

Somerset’s Accessibility Strategy and Schools Access Initiative

Funding that helps pupils who need bespoke and significant physical changes to a mainstream school site

Disability Access Fund

Money that is available to a nominated childcare provider once a year

Help with the cost of childcare

Find the right funding and help towards childcare costs for your family

High Needs Provision Capital Allocation – Somerset’s plan

Find out how we plan to use our allocation to deliver a range of improvement projects

Flexible working – parents’ rights

Information about flexible working if your child has special educational needs

Support with education costs

Funding available to meet the education needs of pupils aged 0 to 25