Your life and support · England
Education, SEND and growing up
Education support, EHC plans, proposed reforms and preparing for adult life.
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Support and rights in education
EducationHelp with learning and adult life
This guide is about education in England. SEND means special educational needs and disabilities.
EducationGetting and checking an EHC plan
An EHC plan describes extra support for learning. It can include health and care support too.
EducationPlans to change SEND support
The government has proposed changes to SEND support in England. This information was checked on 1 November 2026.
EducationHelp with reading, numbers and coordination
Ask for help with reading, numbers or coordination.
Growing upIf you disagree about education support
This guide is about education support in England. You can ask for help if you disagree with a decision.
HealthAsking about a learning disability assessment
Find out how to ask for a learning disability assessment.
Preparing for adult life
EducationLearning something as an adult
Explore learning beyond school, college age and EHC plans.
Learning and goalsLearning to drive
Explore driving lessons and support with driving tests.
Work & volunteeringTrying work and learning new skills
Work experience can help you try tasks and learn about a job. Check what is agreed before you start.
HousingMoving from your family home
This guide is about planning a move in England. You can get help to explore your choices.
Care & supportExtra health support for children
Ask about extra NHS support for a child’s health needs.
EducationGoing to college
Choose a college and ask about learning, support, living arrangements and costs.
Growing upMoving into adult life
This guide is for young people in England. You can get help to plan changes to your support.
Growing upWhen school or college finishes
This guide is for people in England. Plan your next step before your course finishes.
Support for children and families
Everyday lifeBeing a little person
Some people use the words little person or dwarfism. You can choose the words you prefer.
Benefits & moneyAsking a charity for a grant
Find possible grants and prepare an application.
Planning & supportMy keyworker and support plan
DSR means Dynamic Support Register. It helps services plan support together.
Education & growing upHelp for a disabled child and their family
This guide is about children’s social care in England. You can ask for help for your child and family.
Carers & future planningSupport for brothers and sisters
A sibling is a brother or sister. Brothers and sisters can need support too.
Conditions & syndromesWhen you do not have a diagnosis
Find support when a condition has no diagnosis yet.
Health, sensory needs and sleep
Communication & sensesTrying sensory equipment
Find ways to borrow and try sensory equipment.
Later lifeLiving well with a serious illness
Some illnesses may shorten a person’s life. There can still be good days and important goals.
HealthGetting help with sleep
Sleep affects how you feel during the day. Support should fit your age, needs and choices.
Find support that works for you
Plan the next steps with the young person. Different services may change at different times.