SEND Services in Barnsley
In Barnsley, a metropolitan borough in Yorkshire with a strong focus on inclusive education, SEND support is building on recent successes where pupils with special educational needs are now matching or exceeding national averages in key subjects like maths at Key Stage 2, and all SEND pupils achieved at least two A-levels. The local authority is actively expanding provision, including plans for 45 new primary SEND places, while delivering the SEND Improvement Programme under the 2022-2025 strategy to better meet families' needs. Barnsley SENDIASS offers impartial advice to guide you through this journey, helping ensure your child thrives in this supportive landscape.
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Schools & SEND Provision
94
Schools
5
Specialist
15
SEN Units & Resource Bases
35,414
Total Pupils
4,609 pupils
1,973 pupils
Services & Contacts
Local Offer
Every Local Authority must publish a "Local Offer" - a directory of all SEND services and provision in their area.
View Barnsley's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Barnsley SENDIASS
Parent Carer Forum
Parent/Carer EHC Discussion Group mentioned in context but no specific contact details found
SEND Team
SEND Local Offer Team
Portage
Barnsley Portage Service
Educational Psychology
Educational, Child and Community Psychology Service
Speech and Language Therapy
Barnsley Speech & Language Service
Other Services
Early Help
Child Development Centre
Autism Assessment
CAMHS
Compass Be
0-19 Public Health Nursing
Home to School Transport
Mediation
Disabled Facilities Grant
Sensory Support Service
Preparing for Adulthood
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
The Robert Ogden School
SpecialGreenacre School
SpecialPark House School
SpecialWaterton Newstead Academy
SpecialAstrea Academy Dearne
SecondaryGoodChurchfield Primary School
PrimaryGoodHoyland Springwood Primary School
PrimaryPenistone Grammar School
SecondaryHoylandswaine Primary School
PrimaryInadequateLift Meadstead
PrimaryNot judgedOakhill Primary Academy
PrimaryOutwood Academy Carlton
SecondaryUnderstanding school SEND provision
Schools in England provide SEND support at different levels. Here's what each type means:
Specialist School
A school that exclusively educates children with SEND. Smaller classes (typically 6-12 pupils), staff trained in specific needs, and environments designed for children who need more support than mainstream can provide. Places are usually named in an EHCP.
SEN Unit
A dedicated unit within a mainstream school, staffed by specialists. Children are on the roll of the unit but may join mainstream classes for some lessons. Offers a middle ground - specialist support with mainstream social opportunities. Usually requires an EHCP.
Resource Base
Extra resourced provision attached to a mainstream school. Children are on the mainstream roll but can access additional support, equipment, and specialist staff. Some resource bases focus on specific needs like autism or speech and language.
SEN Support (Mainstream)
Every mainstream school has a legal duty to identify and support children with SEND. This includes having a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), providing reasonable adjustments, and putting in place SEN Support plans. You don't need an EHCP for SEN Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from families about SEND support in Barnsley.
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Social Care
Children's Disability Team