Types of education settings for children and young people with SEND
There are many different types of education settings in Medway, from a child or young person starting school to going to university.
All providers are expected to make reasonable adjustments for children and young people with disabilities, including those with special educational needs. This is in accordance with their duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Find out more about:
- education settings for children aged 0 to 16
- post-16 education
- education provisions outside of Medway.
Compulsory school attendance
Your child must start full-time education once they reach compulsory school age (5 years old). This applies to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Find out more about school attendance.
It is a legal requirement that children and young people stay in full-time education until they reach 16.
View government information about the school leaving age and post-16 options.
All children aged 3 to 4 years old in England are entitled to free early education before they start school full time.