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Teenagers and young adults

Support for young people and adults with special educational needs who are 16 to 25 years old.

Support with special educational needs and disabilities

What special educational needs and disabilities means

Find out about what special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) means and the legal definition.

Get help if you’re worried about your child’s development or learning

Contact your child's nursery, playgroup, childminder, school, college or Amaze, our local Information, Advice and Support service.

Get social care support with special educational needs and disabilities

How to get support provided by our council, called social care, for children and young people 0 to 25 years old.

Help with transport and getting around the city

Free bus passes, disabled parking, borrowing wheelchairs, and how to get about if you can't use public transport.

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Support at school or college

How schools and colleges support children and young people

Schools will work with you and your child to provide support with their special educational needs or disabilities.

How schools are funded to support children with SEND

Your child's school or college may be able to apply for funding to support your child with special educational needs and disabilities.

How to apply for a school place if your child has special educational needs or disabilities

How to apply for school in Brighton & Hove and what to do if your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan.

Check if your child can get an education, health and care (EHC) plan

Most children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities get the support they need from their childcare provider, school or college.

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Support when you leave school at 16

Get ready for adult life

How to find training courses, internships, apprenticeships, volunteering opportunities, jobs, a place to live and where to get support.

Help if you're a student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disability

You may be able to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) to cover some of the extra costs with difficulties you have.

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Fun activities and clubs

Find fun activities for children with special educational needs or disabilities

Where to find fun activities in Brighton & Hove and accessibility information for local cinemas, restaurants and hotels.

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Contact us

Tell us what you think about our Local Offer

Give us your feedback to help us improve the support and services we offer for children, young people and families.

Contact Local Offer

Get in touch with one of our teams for help and information.

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