SEND Support in Birmingham

Practical SEND guidance for Birmingham families, with current statutory information from Birmingham City Council, SENAR, the Local Offer and SENDIASS.

Which Local Authority applies to you?

A Birmingham resident may attend school elsewhere. Follow the authority responsible for the SEND or EHCP case.

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council is the current authority. SENAR coordinates EHC assessments, plans and annual reviews. Last reviewed: August 2026.

Local Offer

SENDIASS / SENDIAS

EHCP guidance

Request an EHC needs assessment

My Local Authority is elsewhere

I’m not sure

EHCP Help

Understand SENAR, evidence and indicative dates.

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EHCP Help

Understand SENAR, evidence and indicative dates.

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Autism Support

School support and Local Offer guidance.

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Autism Support

School support and Local Offer guidance.

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ADHD Support

Practical school and SEND support.

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ADHD Support

Practical school and SEND support.

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School Support

SEN Support, SENCOs and evidence.

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School Support

SEN Support, SENCOs and evidence.

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Educational Psychology

School routes and private-input questions.

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Educational Psychology

School routes and private-input questions.

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Independent guidance for families

SEND Lantern is an independent guidance platform operated by SEND Lantern Ltd. We help families explore special educational needs and disabilities support, possible next steps and relevant services. SEND Lantern is not part of the NHS, a local authority, a school or any individual service provider. Information on this website is general guidance and should not be treated as medical, legal or educational advice.