SEND Services in Cambridgeshire
Navigating SEND support in Cambridgeshire can feel overwhelming, especially in this mostly rural county where access to services sometimes varies by distance from urban hubs like Cambridge, but you're not alone - families here benefit from a dedicated Cambridgeshire SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) ready to guide you every step. Cambridgeshire's overall SEND identification sits slightly below the national average at 17.8%, though EHCP rates are higher than average, reflecting strong efforts to meet complex needs through the ambitious SEND Transformation Programme running until 2026, which is expanding special school places and improving mainstream inclusion. While financial pressures and past Ofsted findings highlight ongoing challenges like inconsistent experiences, recent investments and a Safety Valve agreement with the government signal real commitment to building sustainable local provision that keeps children at the heart of it all.
With the SEND Transformation Programme working to expand places and smooth out those inconsistent experiences across Cambridgeshire's rural stretches, JakTrack steps in as your steady companion, helping you feel prepared and in control as you log daily evidence on sleep, meals, and behaviour that AI insights turn into clear patterns over time. Starting early builds a powerful case for appointments or EHCP reviews, so you walk in supported and confident, no matter the distance to Cambridge. Families tell us it brings that sense of calm amid the overwhelm, keeping you focused on what matters most - your child. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
309
Schools
29
Specialist
17
SEN Units & Resource Bases
103,626
Total Pupils
13,672 pupils
5,986 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 Cambridgeshire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Cambridgeshire SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Parent Carer Forum
Pinpoint: Cambridgeshire Parent Carer Forum
Parent carer forum providing support and voice for families of children and young people with SEND
Facebook pageSEND Team
SEND Hub
Main contact for SEND information and support in Cambridgeshire
Short Breaks
Short breaks informationShort Breaks Services
Various short breaks services available across Cambridgeshire including residential and community-based options
Portage
Portage Service
Home-visiting educational support for pre-school children with additional needs
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Educational psychology services for children and young people with SEND
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Service
Occupational therapy services for children with additional needs
Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Autism Pathway / Autism Assessment
Cambridgeshire Lifespan Autism Spectrum Service (CLASS) Clinic
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service
Wheelchair Service
NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Wheelchair Service
Sleep Service
The Sleep Charity
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Sensory Support Service
Cambridgeshire Deaf Association
Community Paediatrics
Community Paediatrics
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Aurora Meldreth Manor School
SpecialBegdale House School
SpecialCambian Home Tree School
SpecialCambian Wisbech School
SpecialGranta School
SpecialRequires ImprovementGretton School
SpecialHighfield Ely Academy
SpecialHolme Court School
SpecialMeadowgate Academy
SpecialOn Track Education Wisbech
SpecialRiverside Meadows Academy
SpecialNot judgedSamuel Pepys School
SpecialShelldene House School
SpecialSpring Common Academy
SpecialNot judgedThe Martin Bacon Academy
SpecialNot judgedThe Old School House
SpecialActive Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25
SpecialAurora Fairway School
SpecialHope Tree School
SpecialIn Toto Ed Cambridge
SpecialPapworth Hall School
SpecialSelwyn Hall School
SpecialWalnut Tree School Ltd
SpecialColville Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedSpring Meadow Infant School
PrimaryGoodBuckden CofE Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedComberton Village College
SecondaryNot judgedGamlingay Village Primary
PrimaryImpington Village College
SecondaryNot judgedMelbourn Village College
SecondaryNot judgedRed Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
SpecialSt Laurence Catholic Primary School
PrimaryGoodThomas Clarkson Academy
SecondaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Cambridgeshire.
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Social Care
Children's Social Care
Social care services for children with disabilities and additional needs