Extra help in school - England and Wales

Children with autism who have special educational needs are entitled to extra help and support in school. This section will tell you about the support available in England and Wales, and how you can make sure that your child gets an appropriate education.

Our Education Rights Service can also provide information, support and advice on educational provision and entitlements for children and young people with autism.

• Getting extra help in school (England and Wales)
  A guide for parents trying to obtain an appropriate education for their child.
  
• Education advocacy tips for parents (England and Wales)
  Top tips for parents who are aiming to get an appropriate education for their child with autism or Asperger syndrome.
  
• Statutory assessment (England and Wales)
  Statutory assessments are detailed investigations to find out what your child's special educational needs are, and how these needs can be met.
  
• Statements of special educational needs (England and Wales)
  Provides an overview of the statement of special educational needs which describes all the specialist help and provision your child needs.
  
• Individual education plans (IEPs) (England and Wales)
  An individual education plan (IEP) is support that can be put in place to help your child at school. We explain what an IEP should include, when it should be used and the role of school staff.
  
• Annual review (England and Wales)
  An overview of the annual review process in England and Wales.