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Where will my child go to school?
Children on the autistic spectrum may need help to learn from early in their lives. This may be provided in a mainstream school or a special school.
Specialist help is available via special schools, some of which cater for children at primary and junior age and others which take children at five or younger and may provide places for young people up to age 19.
There are three types of special school:
Most children with special educational needs are educated in mainstream schools. Around three percent of children with special educational needs require a statement of SEN to provide the help they need. About a third of children with statements attend special schools, the rest are in mainstream. If your child has a statement you can say which school you would like for your child and appeal if you are turned down.
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