Education, Learning & Skills Guidance provides friendly, 

balanced, and compassionate 

information to help children, young people, parents, carers, students, educators, and families better 

understand education 

systems, school life, SEND support, educational rights, attendance, safeguarding, mental health, further education, higher education, 

apprenticeships, careers, lifelong learning, and the services available to 

support learning and development throughout life.

Our aim is to make information easier to understand, helping people feel more informed, supported, and better prepared to navigate 

education pathways, school 

concerns, additional needs, examinations, 

transitions, educational challenges, funding opportunities, and the 

services that support learning and achievement. We encourage 

inclusion, accessibility, positive communication, informed 

decision-making, equal 

opportunities, and supportive 

learning environments for all 

children, young people, and adults.

The information on this website is provided as general guidance and signposting only. Education, Learning & Skills Guidance is not a school, college, university, legal 

service, advocacy organisation, educational 

psychologist service, or regulated advice provider. We do not make educational decisions, determine school placements, provide legal representation, guarantee 

admissions, or make decisions 

regarding Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), exclusions, funding, or educational 

entitlements. If you 

require specialist educational 

advice, legal advice, advocacy 

support, or professional 

assessment, you should 

contact an appropriate education professional, local authority, school, college, university, legal adviser, or specialist support organisation.

The wellbeing, safety, development, inclusion, educational opportunities, rights, and future potential of 

children, young people, students, families, carers, and adult learners remain at the heart of everything we promote.

Learning Matters

Education helps build confidence, independence, life skills, 

opportunities, and brighter futures.