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what school to send my child with cerebral palsy to?

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cpsupport · 04/02/2026 23:44

I am planning to move to London soon, and I need some options for a mainstream school to enrol my daughter in. She has mild cerebral palsy however i want the school to be a good support system for her.
Do you know any schools that already have children with cerebral palsy?

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thornbury · 05/02/2026 04:35

That's a huge question, there are over 8 million people living there and over 3000 schools. All schools are obliged to accept disabled students. Do you have an EHCP in place?

WonderingWanda · 05/02/2026 04:57

Cerebral Palsy is quite a broad term, it might be useful to mention your dd's specific needs. For example, I have a relative with a severe physical disability who requires an electric wheelchair and hoists but is perfectly capable academically. I also know other people who's needs are much milder such as a limp when they walk and people who are more severely affected e.g non verbal and requiring a feeding tube. For some children with cp mainstream education is just not accessible.

Buscobel · 05/02/2026 09:06

Places at a mainstream school will depend on whether there are spaces in the year group, accessibility of the building, if that’s required and what adjustments need to be made.

If your daughter has an EHCP, you can opt for the school you prefer. Unless it’s incompatible with the education of others, they will offer a place. You say she has mild cerebral palsy. Does that mean that she doesn’t require a wheelchair or adaptations? You need to visit the schools you’re interested in and get a feel for what would best suit her.

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