Most children with SEND will have their needs met in their local mainstream school, but in a few cases, specialist education may be required.
![Child with SEND at school](/image-library/notepad-11.xad62ba15.png?width=640&height=480&fit=crop&quality=75&format=webp)
Alternative Provision
Alternative Provision or "AP" settings are places that provide education for children who can't, for various reasons, currently attend their school.
![A child at an alternative provision placement](/image-library/notepad2.x40093dd0.png?width=640&height=480&fit=crop&quality=75&format=webp)
Elective Home Education (EHE)
Elective Home Education (EHE) is when a parent chooses not to send their child to school full-time but assumes responsibility for making sure their child receives a full-time education other than at school.
![Mother and daughter doing sums at the table together](/image-library/child-and-parent-doing-maths.xe88beb08.png?width=640&height=480&fit=crop&quality=75&format=webp)
Education Otherwise than at School (EOTAS)
Educational provision made to meet the needs of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans who cannot attend a mainstream or special school.
![Tutor with teenage girl looking at laptop](/image-library/tutor.x6baaf78f.jpg?width=640&height=480&fit=crop&quality=75&format=webp)