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Special Education Needs in Hull

 

If your child has special educational needs (SEN), they may need additional support to achieve their full potential in education. Our experienced legal team are here to guide you through the process and help secure the right provision for your child. For tailored advice on any SEN-related legal matter, speak to one of our specialist solicitors today.

What Are Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Special educational needs refer to learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for a child to learn compared to others their age. These needs may affect different areas of development, including:

  • Understanding and processing information
  • Emotional or behavioural regulation
  • Concentration and attention span
  • Hearing or vision
  • Physical mobility
  • Reading, writing, or other literacy skills
  • Social communication and interaction

If your child is finding school more challenging than their peers and requires extra help, they may have SEN.

Not sure how to begin? Our legal specialists can explain your rights and guide you through the next steps.

How SEN Support Works

Schools must provide support for children with SEN, usually coordinated by a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). A tailored Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be put in place, setting out the strategies and support required. This may include:

  • One-to-one support
  • Input from external professionals
  • Adapted teaching methods

However, if your child’s needs cannot be met by the school alone—or if the school does not recognise their needs—an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) may be necessary.

Understanding EHCPs

  • Schools receive SEN funding, but resources are often limited.
  • An EHCP provides extra funding and access to specialist support where school-level provision is not enough.
  • Either parents or the school can request an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment directly from the local authority—you do not need to complete the full Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle first.

SEN Legal Advice in Hull

Our dedicated legal team has extensive experience helping families in Hull and the surrounding areas secure the right educational support. We have successfully challenged local authority decisions and represented parents through the Tribunal process to ensure children receive the help they need.

If you need clear, expert legal advice about your child’s educational rights and entitlements, contact our specialist solicitors today on 02920291704.

 

Education Law Advice
Special Educational Needs Solicitors
Hull