Mainstream schools and specialist provision

If it’s not possible for your child to be supported in a mainstream school, they may be considered for a place in a special school. There are six special schools in Enfield. All pupils attending will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

You can visit the website of each individual special school for more detailed information about what they offer, and to children with which type of needs.

Primary

Secondary

All through (primary and secondary)

Parents have the right to send their child to an independent school, for which they will need to meet the costs. Parents still have the right to request an assessment of special educational needs and in some exceptional circumstances we may contribute towards the cost of additional support.

For guidance on independent special schools and colleges, visit GOV.UK.

View our independent schools in Enfield (PDF).

Deciding to home educate your child is a choice that requires very serious consideration. Elective Home Education (EHE) means that you take full responsibility for ensuring she/he/they receive an education appropriate to their age, learning needs and abilities. You also need to think about how you can best ensure that your child is prepared as fully as possible for a future that includes independent living, employment, social inclusion and citizenship.

• If you decide to educate your child at home, you need to inform their headteacher in writing, so your child’s name can be removed from the school roll
• Parents of children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) have the same rights to educate their children at home, as parents of children who do not. Where a child has an EHCP, we must make sure the child’s needs are met and the EHCP remains in force.
• Enfield SEN services must be satisfied that parents are able to make suitable provisions for the child in accordance with the EHCP. We will send you guidance notes on home education as well as a form requesting information about the education you will be providing.
• An adviser will then visit your family to discuss the education programme and long-term education plans for the child. If the home education meets the child’s needs, their EHCP will be amended. The SEN Service will check the programme is implemented according to the child's needs during annual reviews.
• We will not direct the child's learning or provide equipment, books or other resources. When parents choose to home school their child, the LA role is to assess whether the education provided is appropriate and effective.
• If, having home educated for a while, you decide that it’s time to seek a school place for your child, you are entitled to do so. You need to be aware that there is no guarantee that your child will be able to return to any previous school or will be given a place in the school that you prefer.