Weather disruption
Winter weather is causing disruption to services in some parts of the county. Find out what services may be affected in your area.
Education, health and care (EHC) needs assessment and plan
What is SEND support?
Find out what support you can get if your child has special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND).
What is an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP)?
Find out what an EHCP is and how it can help.
The EHCP process
Find out more about the EHCP process and what you can expect.
Challenging decisions about an EHCP
Find out what your options are and how you can get support for your child.
Apply for a school place if your child has an EHCP
Find out more about how to apply for a school place if your child has an EHCP.
Exclusions and alternative provision
Alternative support for children and young people who can't access full-time education at school.
Pathway to adulthood for a young person with an EHCP
Find out what support you can get from year 9 to year 13 and beyond.
Personal Budgets policy
Find out more about Personal Budgets.
Find your local SEND team contact
Find details of the SEND team where you live in Dorset. This is called your locality.