Quick answer for parents
Ask who provides support, how needs are assessed, what is included in fees, and when the school may decide it cannot meet a child's needs.
Support capacity is a fit question
Learning support is not only whether a school has a department. Parents need to understand staffing, inclusion philosophy, classroom practice, additional costs, and the school's honest boundaries.
Support details to clarify
Who assesses support needs?
How are support plans reviewed?
What support is included in tuition?
What requires extra fees?
What needs are outside the school's current capacity?
Questions parents ask
Should parents disclose support needs during admissions?
Yes. Disclosure helps families avoid a mismatch and gives the school a chance to explain what support it can realistically provide.
Turn the guide into a school decision
Use School Compass to compare schools by fit, support, communication, fees, culture, and commute.
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