SEND Services in Bath and North East Somerset
Bath and North East Somerset, a growing unitary authority blending the city of Bath with surrounding rural areas, offers SEND support tailored to its diverse communities, where needs like social, emotional and mental health have risen notably in recent years. Families can turn to the impartial SENDIAS B&NES service for free, confidential advice on navigating the system, helping bridge gaps in early identification and access to therapies like occupational therapy. Positively, the area sees lower rates of 16-17 year olds with SEND who are not in education, employment or training compared to national and regional averages, reflecting strengths in transition support amid ongoing improvements through local collaborations.
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Schools & SEND Provision
89
Schools
5
Specialist
9
SEN Units & Resource Bases
31,881
Total Pupils
4,826 pupils
1,755 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 Bath and North East Somerset's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIAS B&NES
Hours: Mobile: 07530 263401
EHCP
SEND Team
Sendias Bathnes (B&NES Council SEND)
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
Children's Therapies (including Occupational Therapy)
Speech and Language Therapy
Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Early Years Area SENCo Team
Area SENCo advice line available Wednesdays 9-11.30am term time only
Specialist Autism Support Service (SASS)
SEND Home to School Travel Support
Rainbow Resource Scheme
Bath Area Play Project (BAPP)
Global Mediation
Personal Budgets
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Community Paediatric Service
Designated Medical/Clinical Officer
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Three Ways School
SpecialGoodFinding Futures
SpecialHambling View Independent School
SpecialSt Martin's Garden Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementMidsomer Norton Primary School
PrimaryOldfield School
SecondaryGoodSt Mark's CofE School
SecondaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Bath and North East Somerset.
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Social Care
Children's Social Care