Picking the Right School for Your SEN Child

As head of admissions at an inclusive preschool and elementary school in Lagos, Zusi met many families who were changing schools. She noticed one common mistake: choosing a school that fits our social status rather than our child's needs. This illustrated guide helps you choose well.

What is inside

• The four areas of need: communication and interaction, cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health, and sensory and physical needs.
• Key questions to ask a school, with the answers you should hope to hear, such as how the school tracks progress and supports transitions.
• How SEN support works in graduated stages, from SEN Support to an Education, Health and Care Plan.
• Parent and teacher partnership: what it is, the steps to build it and the benefits for your child's social and emotional development.

Who it is for

Parents choosing a nursery, primary or secondary school for a child with special educational needs, and SENCOs supporting them.

This guide is full of pictures, so the file is larger (about 15 MB). On mobile data you may prefer to download it on Wi-Fi.