Special Needs Education

If you have a child with special educational needs The Relocation Bureau is available to assist you in finding an appropriate school located near to where you will be living in the UK. 

Click Here for information on our schools search service.

Mainstream Schools

Most children in the UK with special needs are educated in mainstream state or independent schools but there are also a number of schools in the UK for those who require more specialised facilities. 

All state schools have a senior member of their teaching staff responsible for coordinating the special educational needs of their pupils. Often funding for extra staff and extra facilities will be made available to ensure their needs are met.

The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) have pages on their website dedicated to Special Educational Needs which are essential reading for concerned parents - Click here.

Children with special educational needs have learning difficulties which makes it much harder for them to learn than most children of the same age. The DCSF website provides help and advice.

www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/sen/  provides a wide range of advice and materials for teachers, parents and others interested in or working with children with special educational needs.

Professional Help

There are many sources of professional help to guide parents who are concerned about their child's development including Educational Psychologists, Child Psychotherapists, and Child and Family Consultation Services. The Special Educational Needs coordinator at your child's school will be available to offer guidance.

Specialist Schools

Specialist schools are available for a wide range of disabilities and special needs. The Gabbitas 'Guide to Schools for Special Needs' is an excellent additional source of information for parents. (Gabbitas are respected Educational Consultants in the UK). The Relocation Bureau have copies for reference for their clients.

Please ask The Relocation Bureau for assistance

Some useful websites 

The British Dyslexia Association's website provides advice on how to choose a school specialising in the education of dyslexic children. 

National Autistic Society - How to choose the best school for your child with autism.

Down's Syndrome Association - Information and guidance for parents of children with Down's Syndrome.

British Epilepsy Association Most children and young people with epilepsy attend ordinary schools, colleges and universities.  You will probably find that most teachers and helpers are accepting and helpful once they know what is involved in your child's condition. Some schools have a written policy on epilepsy - the school nurse will be able to help you. (Information from British Epilepsy Association website)

    National Deaf Children's Society

    Royal National Institute for the Blind

Cystic Fibrosis Trust - This may be helpful for teachers who have little or no experience of children with CF or for the parents of CF children who are starting or changing school.

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