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SEND Services in Brent

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In the diverse urban landscape of Brent, a bustling London borough, SEND support is actively expanding to meet growing needs, with recent investments creating over 200 new specialist places and a new Post-16 Skills Resource Centre set to open in 2027, helping keep more children close to their family support networks. This builds on the borough's SEND Strategy 2021-2025, which advanced areas like community healthcare and early interventions, now informing a fresh co-produced Inclusion Strategy for 2026-2029. Brent's EHCP rates align closely with national averages, and families can turn to the impartial Brent SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for confidential guidance through the process. You're not alone - local efforts are focused on strengthening provision for every child.

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Schools & SEND Provision

102

Schools

10

Specialist

15

SEN Units & Resource Bases

50,616

Total Pupils

12%receive SEN Support

6,090 pupils

5.2%have an EHCP

2,614 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 Brent's Local Offer

IASS

Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.

Brent SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Parent Carer Forum

Brent Parent Carer Forum (BPCF)

Independent from the council, and parent-led, the group supports local families by providing information, advice and a listening ear. It also organises coffee mornings, events and training opportunities

EHCP

EHCP request form

SEN Team

Median assessment: 20 weeks (legal limit: 20)

SEND Team

Special Educational Needs 0-25 Team

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology Service

Occupational Therapy

Children's Occupational Therapy Service

Speech and Language Therapy

NHS Brent CCG (via Family Front Door)

Social Care

Children's Social Care

Other Services

Brent Outreach Autism Team (BOAT)

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Early Help Service

Brent Early Years Inclusion Support Team (EYIST)

Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance

Personal Budgets / Direct Payments

Mediation / Disagreement Resolution

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Edith Kay Independent School

Special
Ages 14-19Capacity: 20NW10 8HR
Speech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysical

Manor School

Special
Ages 4-11Capacity: 196NW10 3NT
Speech & LanguageAutismModerate LearningSevere Learning

Phoenix Arch School

SpecialGood
Ages 4-11Capacity: 55NW10 0NQ
Autism

Southover Partnership School

Special
Ages 8-19Capacity: 75NW9 9HA
Social & Emotional

The Village School

Special
Ages 3-19Capacity: 310NW9 0JY
PhysicalSevere Learning

Woodfield School

SpecialGood
Ages 11-19Capacity: 195NW9 7LY
Moderate Learning

Mapesbury School

Special
Ages 7-17Capacity: 54NW2 3BS

The Avenue School

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 4-19Capacity: 104NW6 7BH

The Corner School

Special
Ages 5-11Capacity: 35HA0 4DT

Wembley Manor

Special
Ages 11-16Capacity: 150HA9 7EU

Carlton Vale Infant School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-7Capacity: 230NW6 5PX
Autism
Resource base: 10 places

Granville Plus Nursery School

NurseryGood
Ages 0-5NW6 5RA
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Elsley Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 840HA9 6HT
Autism

Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre

NurseryGood
Ages 2-5NW10 8DX
Autism

Fryent Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 840NW9 8JD
AutismModerate Learning
Resource base: 47 places

Kingsbury Green Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 626NW9 9ND
Hearing
Resource base: 22 places

Kingsbury High School

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 2050NW9 9JR
Hearing
Resource base: 7 places

Newfield Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 460NW10 3UD
Autism

Oakington Manor Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 737HA9 6NF
Speech & LanguageAutism
Resource base: 25 places

Preston Manor School

All-through
Ages 4-19Capacity: 1980HA9 8NA
Speech & LanguageAutism
Resource base: 30 places

Preston Park Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 796HA9 8RJ

Not Applicable

The Kilburn Park School Foundation

PrimaryGood
Ages 7-11Capacity: 240NW6 5RG
Autism
Resource base: 14 places

Understanding 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 Brent.

To request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Brent, contact Brent Council's Special Educational Needs 0-25 Team or use the request form available on their website. They will review your child's needs and decide if an assessment is needed. For free, impartial advice on the process, call Brent SENDIASS at 020 8937 3434 or email [email protected].
Brent SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers free, confidential, and impartial advice on education, health, and social care for children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 and their families. They provide support by phone (020 8937 3434), email ([email protected]), or face-to-face to help you understand your rights and navigate the SEND system. Their helpline is open 9am-3pm Monday to Friday, with responses to messages within two working days.
Brent has 10 specialist schools, 4 schools with SEN units, and 11 schools with resource bases to support children with special educational needs. These provisions serve over 2,600 pupils with EHCPs and 6,000 on SEN support out of 50,616 total pupils. You can find more details on specific schools through Brent's Local Offer.
The Brent Local Offer is a directory of services and support available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25, including education, health, and social care options. It helps families find local provisions like specialist schools and support teams. Access it at Brent Council's website under services for children and families.
The median time for an EHCP assessment in Brent is 20 weeks from the request to the final plan. This can vary based on individual circumstances, so contact Brent SENDIASS for personalised guidance. The Local Offer provides more details on timelines and next steps.

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