What is a special educational needs statutory assessment?
The assessment finds out exactly what your child’s needs are, and what special help they need. It is only necessary if your child’s early years setting or school cannot provide all the help they need. It is carried out by your local council and based on specialist advice. You can ask for an assessment for your child and so can your child’s nursery or school. If the nursery wants to ask the local authority to carry out an assessment, they should always talk to you first.
