This information applies to Northern Ireland

Your child should be assessed by the Education And Library Board and may be given a statement of special educational needs (SEN). All children with SEN should be provided with education that suits their needs. This education may be in your local primary school, a special school or somewhere else, depending on her needs. If you do not feel that the education being offered to your child is best suited to her, you have a right of appeal over any decision made. There are several organisations who can give further advice.

For more information about organisations that can help, see Education: organisations which give information and advice.

Other Frequently asked questions about education:

• My child is being bullied at school, what can I do?
• Can my son get financial help to go to college after his GCSEs?
• Can I educate my child at home?
• What can I do if my daughter is expelled from school?
• I am a wheelchair user and want to go to college after my A levels - what do I need to consider?