SEND Services in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, a vibrant coastal city in the South East, SEND support is shaped by a dedicated local strategy running through 2026 that tackles higher-than-average absence and exclusion rates for children with special educational needs while building on strengths like above-national pupil attainment, especially for disadvantaged students. This urban unitary authority offers a range of services beyond mainstream schools, including specialist community disability support, and stands out as one of England's top performers in secondary education outcomes. Parents navigating this system can turn to Amaze SENDIASS for free, impartial advice to help ease the journey and connect with the right local resources.
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Schools & SEND Provision
80
Schools
8
Specialist
9
SEN Units & Resource Bases
34,641
Total Pupils
6,200 pupils
1,840 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 Brighton and Hove's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Amaze SENDIASS
SEND Team
Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS)
Educational Psychology
BHISS Educational Psychology Service
Part of Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service
Occupational Therapy
Seaside View Child Development Centre - Health Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
NHS Speech and Language Therapy Service
Works closely with BHISS Autism and Language Team
Other Services
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS)
Youth Employability Service (YES)
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Child Development Centre
Sensory Support Service
BHISS Sensory Needs team
Autism Pathway / Autism Assessment
BHISS Autism Support team
Personal Budgets / Direct Payments
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Early Help / Family Support
Wheelchair Service
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Downs View Special School
SpecialHamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
SpecialHill Park School
SpecialOutstandingSt. John's College (Brighton)
SpecialThe Lioncare School
SpecialBrighton and Hove Clinic School
SpecialDowns View Life Skills College
SpecialTeam Domenica
SpecialBevendean Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryNot judgedCarden Nursery and Primary School
PrimaryBrighton Aldridge Community Academy
SecondaryNot judgedCottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryGoodHove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
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 Brighton and Hove.
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Social Care
Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS)