SEND Services in Brent
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
6,090 pupils
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 OfferIASS
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
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)
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
Edith Kay Independent School
SpecialManor School
SpecialSouthover Partnership School
SpecialMapesbury School
SpecialThe Corner School
SpecialCarlton Vale Infant School
PrimaryGoodFryent Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedKingsbury Green Primary School
PrimaryKingsbury High School
SecondaryOakington Manor Primary School
PrimaryGoodPreston Manor School
All-throughUnderstanding 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.
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Social Care
Children's Social Care