What support is available in post 16 education?
Mainstream further education (FE) colleges support students in a similar way to schools. Colleges should not refuse to admit a young person who has special educational needs (SEN) but who doesn’t have an education, health and care plan (EHCP).
Many young people with SEN may also be disabled and under the Equality Act 2010, colleges must do everything they can to remove any barriers to learning for disabled students.
All educational settings are expected to have a SEND or Inclusion Policy. Schools and colleges are also required to publish a SEND Information Report on their website.
The SEND Information Report should outline what provision the setting makes for their students with SEN or SEND and how they will implement their SEND policy. This should be reviewed and updated once a year.
The report should be clear and available for parents and carers to access. It is a useful document to read if you have a child with additional needs. It will help you understand what support is available for your child should they need it.