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Directory resultsAlternative Provision and Alternative Provision Free Schools
What is alternative provision? Alternative provision is used by the local authority and Schools (including Learning Centres, free schools and academies) for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not receive suitable education; it is also used by schools for pupils on…
Children and Young People's Zone
Welcome to the children and young people’s zone – if you are under 25, have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and live in Nottingham – we are here to help you. Please let us know if there is anything else that you want adding…
Disagreement Resolution, Mediation & Appeals
Wherever possible we want to enable issues and disagreements to be discussed and resolved at the earliest opportunity. This may be an informal chat with a teacher, social worker or health professional initially. Schools, colleges and services will have their own published policies and/or guidance…
Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments and Plans
Most children with special educational needs will receive the help they need through the Graduated Approach to Support for Children with SEND If the Graduated Approach has been implemented effectively but the child or young person continues to struggle to make expected progress, the educational…
Education, Training and Work
In this section, you will find information about the educational provision available for children and young people who have Special Educational Needs or who are Disabled (SEND) in Nottingham City. Children have special educational needs if they have learning difficulties or disabilities that mean they…
Futures Advice Skills and Employment Services
Futures Careers Advice for young people. If you are aged 16 to 18, live in Nottingham City and are not in education, employment or training we can help you. Our qualified and professional Careers Advisers, based at our Careers Centre on Maid Marian Way will…
Graduated Approach to Support for Children with SEND
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice makes it clear that provision for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) is a matter for the school as a whole. Every school should be continuously planning, teaching and assessing to…
Higher Education Disabled Students' Allowances
As a higher education student living in England, you can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) if you have a: disability long-term health condition mental health condition specific learning difficulty like dyslexia The support you get depends on your individual needs and not on…
Personal Independence Payment
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is the new benefit that's replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people with a disability who are aged 16 to 64. PIP is designed to help you meet some of the extra costs you may have because of a long-term health…
SEND Inclusion Support Services
Who are we? The SEND Inclusion Support Services are part of Nottingham City Council. We are six teams of specialist teachers and support staff with knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These teams are:…
