Who is this for?

What are special educational needs or additional needs?

We know things can happen in a child’s or young person’s life which makes it harder for them to be happy, healthy, stay safe or learn.

Children or young people who have a special educational need or a disability may need support throughout their life. Others may need support at any time in their life, and for any length of time, for lots of other reasons. This could be because of their family, what is happening at home, health concerns, being a young carer, or a death of friend or family member. We also know Covid has affected us differently.

The most important thing is that we quickly see when a child or young person might need extra support and that the right help is provided. This means that people working with children and young people see them first, and not the needs they have.

Who is this for?

This strategy is for any child or young person, up to the age of 25 years’ old who lives in Solihull and has a special educational need (SEND) or additional need. It is also for their parent carers and others who support them.

We have to follow the law but want to do much more than that. This will tell you how people should work with you and what you should see happen.

We want you to know what we are doing in Solihull - and for you to be able to question us if you don’t see this happening.

If this is you, please carry on reading….