SEND Services in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire's SEND support system is currently navigating significant pressures, with demand for Education, Health and Care Plans growing faster than funding can sustain. The authority has issued 47% of EHC Plans within the statutory 20-week deadline, slightly below the national average of 50.3%, reflecting the strain on assessment services across the region. While the proportion of children receiving SEN support in Buckinghamshire schools remains below the national average at 12.7% compared to 14.2% nationally, the gap has narrowed considerably, indicating that more children are being identified and supported earlier. If you're new to the SEND system here, the Bucks SENDIAS Service and the local parent carer forum FACT Bucks are valuable starting points for understanding your rights and connecting with other families navigating similar journeys.
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Schools & SEND Provision
270
Schools
17
Specialist
30
SEN Units & Resource Bases
99,052
Total Pupils
12,598 pupils
4,899 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 Buckinghamshire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Bucks SENDIAS Service
Parent Carer Forum
FACT Bucks
Parent forum for families of disabled children and young people in Buckinghamshire
EHCP
SEN Team
Education, Health and Care Coordinators (EHCCos)
SEND Team
iSEND Support Line
Occupational Therapy
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust OT
Speech and Language Therapy
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust SALT
Other Services
Autism Early Support (AES) Portal
Buckinghamshire Additional Needs Database (BAND)
Max Card
Childcare Brokerage Service
Early Years Service
NHS Children and Young People Services
Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service (BISS)
Visual Processing Difficulties Clinic (NHS)
Thames Valley Community Dental Service
Preparing for Adulthood
Schools
Benjamin College
SpecialBooker Park Community School
SpecialGoodChiltern Way Academy
SpecialOutstandingChiltern Wood School
SpecialMacintyre School
SpecialPebble Brook School
SpecialProgress Schools - Buckinghamshire
SpecialStocklake Park Community School
SpecialThe Pace Centre
SpecialUnity College
SpecialWestfield School
SpecialEton Dorney Independent Therapeutic School
SpecialRed Kite School
SpecialBearbrook Combined School
PrimaryCarrington Infant School
PrimaryNot judgedCarrington Junior School
PrimaryNot judgedJuniper Hill School
PrimaryOak Green School
PrimaryNot judgedPrinces Risborough Primary School
PrimaryGoodPrinces Risborough School
SecondaryGoodAston Clinton School
PrimaryGoodClaytons Primary School
PrimaryGoodE-Act Bourne End Academy
SecondaryGoodElmtree Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryHeatherton School
SpecialHighworth Combined School and Nursery
PrimaryHolmer Green Senior School
SecondaryHoltspur School & Pre-School
PrimaryGoodKings Wood School and Nursery
PrimaryNot judgedSir William Ramsay School
SecondaryInadequateStoke Mandeville Combined School
PrimaryThe Chalfonts Community College
SecondaryGoodThe Disraeli School
PrimaryNot judgedThe Misbourne School
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 Buckinghamshire.
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Social Care
Social care and SEND