What happens to the statement of special educational needs, when my child leaves school?
When a pupil with a statement of special educational needs reaches school leaving age (age 16) the statement will cease. It will cease if the pupil moves on to further or higher education. If a pupil decides to return to the sixth form the statement may continue if a pupil has special educational needs that require additional support. Funding for sixth form pupils is provided by the Learning and Skills Council, rather than from local and central government sources, and it is often possible for schools to meet the SEN of sixth formers without the need for a statement. A further or higher education establishment may find it useful to see the student’s statement and most recent annual review to help in planning ways to support the young person at college or university. Therefore it’s a good idea for parents or carers to keep these documents so that they are available when needed. Pupils with significant learning difficulties who attend special schools may continue to do so up to the age o
