SEND Services in Bury
Bury, a metropolitan borough in the North West, offers robust SEND support that stands out with higher numbers of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) per child than neighbouring areas and national averages, alongside a notable rise in new EHCPs for mainstream school pupils in recent years. Educational outcomes for children with SEND here are in line with or better than national levels, even as the council works through its ongoing SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan launched in 2023 to enhance services further. Parents navigating this can turn to Bury SENDiass, run by Barnardo's, for free, impartial advice - it's a reassuring first step in a system committed to timely and effective support for your child's needs.
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Schools & SEND Provision
91
Schools
8
Specialist
17
SEN Units & Resource Bases
30,988
Total Pupils
4,014 pupils
1,975 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 Bury's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Bury SENDiass
Parent Carer Forum
Bury2Gether
Bury's Parent Carer Forum for parents/carers of children and young people (aged 0-25) with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Bury
SEND Team
SEND Local Offer Team
Short Breaks
Short breaks informationPortage
Bury Portage Home Teaching Team
Local Authority service for children aged 0-5 years with developmental delays. Provides advice, support and educational activities.
Educational Psychology
Community Educational Psychology Service (CEPS)
Bury CEPS supports the wellbeing, learning, and development of children and young people across the borough
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Crossroads Together
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
Sensory Support Service - Hearing Impairment
Sensory Support Service - Vision Impairment
Home to School Transport
Mediation
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition
Personal Budgets / Direct Payments
Early Help / Family Support
Children's Community Nursing
Children's Learning Disability Team
Cambeck Close Short Break Service
Nutrition and Dietetics
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Cambian Chesham House School
SpecialCloughside College
SpecialElms Bank
SpecialOutstandingForestwood School
SpecialMillwood Primary Special School
SpecialMill School - Bury
SpecialWoodlands
SpecialChantlers Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedHigher Lane Primary School
PrimaryMersey Drive Community Primary School
PrimaryGoodOur Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
PrimarySummerseat Methodist Primary School
PrimaryGoodTottington High School
SecondaryRequires ImprovementTottington Primary School
PrimaryUnderstanding 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 Bury.
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Social Care
Children with Disabilities Team
Specialist team working with children and young people with complex health needs. Children and young people must be 17 years or under and ordinarily resident in Bury.