Defence Children Services is part of the Ministry of Defence. It focuses on issues related to service children and young people. Defence Children Services has a similar role to a local education authority but does not have the same legislative powers. MOD Schools and Early Years Settings in overseas locations mirror the English education system and adopt the principles of the SEND Code of Practice (2015).

Find out more here about the MOD Schools and Settings Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Offer.