Education
This page brings together information about education‑related support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Westmorland and Furness. It explains how schools, settings and partner services work alongside families to identify needs early, put the right support in place and help children and young people achieve positive outcomes.
Choosing the right school is an important step for your child’s future. This guide explains the admissions process, key dates, and what to consider when selecting a school, helping you make an informed and confident choice.
Elective Home Education (EHE) is when parents choose to educate their child at home instead of sending them to school. This page explains what EHE involves, your responsibilities as a parent, and the support available to help you provide a suitable education.
This page explains how schools plan for medical conditions, what support is available, and how families can work with schools to ensure children continue learning and thriving.
Children missing education (CME) are those who are not registered at a school and are not receiving suitable education elsewhere. This page explains what CME means, why it matters, and how we work with families and professionals to ensure every child gets the education they need.
The Virtual School service works with schools and partners to support children in care in achieving their full educational potential.
The SEND Specialist Teaching Service works with schools and families to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities
Alternative provision ensures full-time education for pupils unable to attend mainstream schools, while Pupil Referral Units support those excluded or at risk of exclusion.
Guidance and resources to help families support children through key educational transitions, such as moving between school stages or preparing for adulthood, with tailored advice for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Alternative provision ensures full-time education for pupils unable to attend mainstream schools, while Pupil Referral Units support those excluded or at risk of exclusion.
The Educational Psychology team supports children, families and schools by helping solve learning and development needs.
The EAL team supports children aged 4–16 learning English by working with schools and families to provide assessment, advice, resources and training to help them succeed and feel included.