Applying for school

Includes information about catchment areas and admissions policies

Schools

Education options for school aged children

Find a school

Details of all schools, colleges and education settings in Somerset

Choosing a school

Your child must receive a full-time education after the age of five

What to expect from education

Sets out the provision that is ordinarily available in Somerset schools at Universal, Targeted and Specialist support levels

Childcare

Find information about childcare options including early years, wraparound and short breaks

Alternative Provision Directory

For pupils experiencing difficulty accessing education as a result of their mental or physical health, permanent exclusion or special educational needs

Find a school

Details of all schools, colleges and education settings in Somerset

Higher education

Higher education describes post-18 learning that takes place at universities and other colleges and institutions

Choosing a school

Your child must receive a full-time education after the age of five

Education support for young people over 16

After the age of 16 there are different options about where to study next, including academies and schools with sixth forms, and colleges

Colleges in Somerset

Colleges in Somerset where people older than 16 can do courses to learn new skills and get qualifications

Further education

Study options after you finish school

Education for Life Strategy

New plans to transform education in Somerset

Sensory Processing Handbook

The eight senses - guidance for practitioners in Somerset

Somerset’s Accessibility Strategy and Schools Access Initiative

Funding that helps pupils who need bespoke and significant physical changes to a mainstream school site

School attendance and children missing education

We check to identify any child missing from education, including home visits and school attendance sweeps

What to expect from education

Sets out the provision that is ordinarily available in Somerset schools at Universal, Targeted and Specialist support levels

Early Years child with Special Educational Needs and Disability – Section 23

How to notify us of an Early Years child with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Autism and ADHD Pathway

What you can expect when going through the Autism and/or ADHD Assessment Pathway

Enhanced Learning Provision for Students with SEND

Promoting an effective and inclusive approach to education

What to expect from education

Sets out the provision that is ordinarily available in Somerset schools at Universal, Targeted and Specialist support levels

Anxiety about attending school

Some children can become anxious about going to school, their school work, friendships or bullying

Alternative Provision Directory

For pupils experiencing difficulty accessing education as a result of their mental or physical health, permanent exclusion or special educational needs

Medical Tuition

Your child’s school can make a referral for temporary ‘medical tuition’

English as an additional language (EAL)

Effective learning opportunities for pupils who don’t use English as their first language

Targeted education support

Support in education for children and young people with SEND as part of Somerset's Graduated Response, includes SEN Support

Specialist education support

Support in education for children and young people with significant SEND as part of Somerset's Graduated Response, includes High Needs provision or EHC Plan

Education, Health and Care plans

The process of support for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities

Medical Tuition

Your child’s school can make a referral for temporary ‘medical tuition’

Over 16 student transport

You can pay for 'over 16' student transport by using the online service on this page

Choosing or changing your next school or college

Exploring all the options that are available to you to see what is best suited to your needs

Applying for school

Includes information about catchment areas and admissions policies

Find a school

Details of all schools, colleges and education settings in Somerset

Choosing a school

Your child must receive a full-time education after the age of five

Your future

A guide to help you to find out about the many learning opportunities available in Somerset for 16 to 19 year olds

Transition between phases of education

At 11 or 13 years a young person moves into secondary or upper school. The type of school your child attends depends on where they live in Somerset.

Apply for school transport

Information about eligibility and applying for school transport

School transport and Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)

School transport and Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)

Independent Travel Training

Training for students with disabilities or SEN to be able to use transport on their own

Free school meals

See if your child qualifies for free school meals

Disability Access Fund

Money that is available to a nominated childcare provider once a year

Paying for childcare

Help with the cost of childcare including 2 year old funding and 3 and 4 year old funding

High Needs Provision Capital Allocation – Somerset’s plan

Find out how we plan to use our allocation to deliver a range of improvement projects

Flexible working – parents’ rights

Information about flexible working, if your child has special educational needs

Support with education costs

Funding available to meet the education needs of pupils aged 0 to 25