Teenagers and young adults

Find out about what special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) means and the legal definition.

Contact your child's nursery, playgroup, childminder, school, college or Amaze, our local Information, Advice and Support service.

How to get support provided by our council, called social care, for children and young people 0 to 25 years old.

Free bus passes, disabled parking, borrowing wheelchairs, and how to get around the city if you can't use public transport.

Schools will work with you and your child to provide support with their special educational needs or disabilities.

Your child's school or college may be able to apply for funding to support your child with special educational needs and disabilities.

How to apply for school in Brighton & Hove and what to do if your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan.

Most children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities get the support they need from their childcare provider, school or college without an EHC plan.

You may be able to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) to cover some of the extra costs with difficulties you have.

Where to find fun activities in Brighton & Hove and accessibility information for local cinemas, restaurants and hotels.

Learn more about what a short break is, the types of short breaks available, and how to use direct payments to pay for short breaks.

Give us your feedback to help us improve the support and services we offer for children, young people and families.

Get in touch with one of our teams for help and information.

If you’re unhappy with the support your child gets, or a service you've received, learn about your options, including how to make a complaint.