Educational specialist services | Leicestershire County Council

Take a look at our specialist services for your child's educational needs.

The Specialist Teaching Service is part of the Leicestershire Graduated Offer and offers free support and advice to schools and families about specific areas of SEND.

Hearing impaired and deaf children

Children and young people with permanent hearing loss may get help at nursery and school and special equipment to help them hear better.

Dyslexia - extra help for your child

Support and advice available about Dyslexia in Leicestershire.

Autism - where to start

Support and advice available about Autism in Leicestershire.

Educational Psychology

Information for parents and carers, young people and children about how the Leicestershire Educational Psychology Service can support inclusion and learning, wellbeing, and positive futures for all.

Education for children with medical needs

Find out when you can contact the Leicestershire Medical Needs Coordinator and when a school should provide work if your child is not well enough to attend school.

Visually impaired and blind children

Children with sight loss or eyesight problems might get help at nursery and school, extra teaching and equipment.