Extra support for children with special needs

Information about the extra support available to parents of children with special education needs.

In this section

Starting school: Information to help your child get off to a good start at school if they have special education needs
Does my child need special education support?: Information for parents and caregivers if they think their child, or a child in their care, has special education needs and how to go about getting an assessment for them
Early Intervention Services and Support: This page describes the services and support that are available from the Ministry of Education, Special Education (GSE) and other providers accredited by the Ministry
Services and Funding for School Students with Moderate Special Education Needs: This page provides information for students with moderate learning; behaviour and/or social communication; vision; hearing; mobility; or communication needs
Services and Funding for School Students with High Special Education Needs: This page provides information about students with the highest special education needs and the services and funding that are available for those students
Preparing for secondary school: What to think about when preparing your child to move to secondary school
How to contact us: Special Education’s 0800 number and email address, and details of our local offices around the country