Since that time services have changed substantially and today SES works largely with children and young people with high support needs. Work with students with moderate needs is on a cost recovery basis. SES is fundholder for the majority of students in the scheme and provides specialist support and therapies on a cost recovery basis to other fundholders.
Staff are also available to provide systems support, training and advice on a cost recovery basis.
The Communication teams provide specialist support for school-aged children who have severe speech and language problems. The focus of this service is in the first three years of school. SES is also contracted to provide training for teachers. Services to students with moderate and mild speech and language needs can be provided on a cost recovery basis. SES Early Intervention teams offer family focussed support to young children with developmental needs from birth until they are settled at school.