Private Independent Special Schools and Post-16 Institutions

To learn more about Independent Special Schools and specialist Post‑16 institutions for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), you can visit the GOV.UK website.

These settings are approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014. This means they meet specific standards set by the Department for Education and can be named in a young person’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan where appropriate.

Independent special schools and Post‑16 institutions offer tailored support for a wide range of needs, including learning difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, and social, emotional and mental health needs. They may be suitable where a child or young person’s needs cannot be met within mainstream or local authority maintained specialist provision.

For the most up-to-date list of approved providers and further guidance, visit:
GOV.UK - Independent special schools and Post-16 institutions

To view further offerings for Post-16 Education and Training, please visit:
Derbyshire Local Offer - Post--16 Education and Training