Compare independent specialist schools, maintained special schools, specialist colleges and SEND placements across Edinburgh, Leith, Morningside, Corstorphine, Portobello, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian and the Lothians.
Compare Edinburgh SEND schoolsEdinburgh parents often compare council special schools with Lothian independent or national specialist placements where autism, complex needs, mental health, sensory needs or physical access require a carefully matched route.
Parents need to know whether a setting can deliver the EHCP, keep the child safe, support communication and regulation, and stay realistic for transport across the local area.
Compare provision type, needs supported, age range, EHCP route, admissions, therapy, inspection, funding, transport and safeguarding before arranging visits.
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View schoolCompare need type, age range, EHCP route, therapy input, safeguarding, inspection history, travel and whether the setting can deliver the provision in the EHCP.
Most specialist school placements depend on an EHCP and local authority consultation. Some independent settings accept direct enquiries, but funding and admissions still need careful checking.
Ask about class size, therapy, behaviour support, safeguarding, transport, inspection reports, admissions criteria and current place availability.
Yes. Specialist colleges usually support post-16 or post-19 learners with independence, communication, life skills, vocational pathways and preparing for adulthood.
Compare the wider UK route for specialist send schools, then return to local options in Edinburgh.
These connected local pages help parents compare support around the same child, school or family need.
Use The SEND List to shortlist settings, prepare EHCP questions and make school visits more focused.
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