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SEND Services in Cornwall

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SEND support in Cornwall is undergoing significant transformation as part of major national reforms that aim to make early help more accessible without families having to fight for it. The county has faced long-standing pressures on its services, but the government has committed substantial investment including cancellation of tens of millions of pounds of historic SEND debt from Cornwall Council's balance sheet, alongside a £4-billion national funding package. Every school in Cornwall will now be required to create Individual Support Plans for pupils with SEND, tailored to each child's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, while Education, Health and Care Plans remain available for children with more complex needs. If you're new to navigating SEND support in Cornwall, Cornwall SENDIASS is here to offer free, impartial advice and support to help you understand your child's rights and the options available to you.

As these changes roll out across Cornwall's schools, having a clear picture of your child's needs and progress becomes even more important - whether you're building evidence for an Individual Support Plan or preparing for conversations with specialists. JakTrack helps you do exactly that by letting you track the everyday details that matter (sleep patterns, mealtimes, behaviour) and spot the patterns that professionals need to see, all in one place. Starting early means you'll have months of real evidence to draw on when you need it, helping you feel prepared and genuinely heard in appointments rather than trying to remember everything on the spot. It's about giving yourself the tools to be your child's best advocate as support becomes more accessible in your local school. see how JakTrack can help

Schools & SEND Provision

295

Schools

13

Specialist

25

SEN Units & Resource Bases

74,979

Total Pupils

15.7%receive SEN Support

11,741 pupils

4.4%have an EHCP

3,279 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 Cornwall's Local Offer

IASS

Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.

Cornwall SENDIASS

Parent Carer Forum

Cornwall Parent Carer Forum

SEND Team

Cornwall SEND Team

Occupational Therapy

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Children's OT

Speech and Language Therapy

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Children's SALT

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Curnow School

Special
Ages 3-19Capacity: 93TR15 1LU
Severe Learning

Doubletrees School

SpecialGood
Ages 2-19Capacity: 96PL24 2DS
Severe Learning

Nancealverne School

Special
Ages 2-19Capacity: 83TR20 8TP
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Oak Tree School

Special
Ages 5-18Capacity: 135TR4 9NH
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning

Pencalenick School

SpecialNot judged
Ages 3-16Capacity: 177TR1 1TE
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate LearningSevere Learning

Taliesin Education Ltd

Special
Ages 7-16Capacity: 15PL14 4DA
Social & Emotional

Three Bridges

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 33TR4 8EG
Autism

Bosvena School

Special
Ages 5-16Capacity: 65PL30 4EW

Cardrew Court School

Special
Ages 7-16Capacity: 88TR15 1SS

Copper Fields School

Special
Ages 4-16Capacity: 60PL18 9EH

Fountain Head House School

Special
Ages 4-16Capacity: 140PL12 4AE

Red Moor School

Special
Ages 5-18Capacity: 80PL30 5BT

The Lowen School

Special
Ages 5-18Capacity: 26PL18 9NS

Beacon Academy

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 480PL31 1JQ
Specific LearningVisualSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple
SEN unit: 10 places

Bodmin College

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1550PL31 1DD
Specific LearningAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalSevere Learning
SEN unit: 47 places

Bude Primary Academy - Juniors

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 7-11Capacity: 270EX23 8DR
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple
SEN unit: 10 places

Burraton Community Primary School

Primary
Ages 4-11Capacity: 420PL12 4LT
Severe Learning
SEN unit: 20 places

Camelford Community Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 345PL32 9UE
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple
SEN unit: 11 places

Cape Cornwall School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-16Capacity: 600TR19 7JX
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple
SEN unit: 20 places

Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy

Primary
Ages 2-7Capacity: 240PL18 9EN
Autism
SEN unit: 6 places

Hayle Academy

Secondary
Ages 11-16Capacity: 769TR27 4DN
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensoryModerate LearningSevere Learning
SEN unit: 21 places

Launceston College

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1400PL15 9JR
Profound & Multiple
SEN unit: 28 places

Liskeard School and Community College

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1607PL14 3EA
AutismSocial & Emotional
SEN unit: 31 places

Mount Charles School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 446PL25 4PP
VisualSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Penryn College

Secondary
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1050TR10 8PZ
Moderate Learning
SEN unit: 32 places

Penryn Primary Academy

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 525TR10 8RA
Speech & LanguageAutismPhysicalModerate Learning
SEN unit: 14 places

Pensans Community Primary School

PrimaryRequires Improvement
Ages 2-11Capacity: 210TR20 8UH
Speech & LanguageAutism
SEN unit: 5 places

Redruth School

Secondary
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1699TR15 1TA
VisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning
SEN unit: 5 places

Richard Lander School

Secondary
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1523TR3 6LT
AutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate Learning
SEN unit: 20 places

Saltash Community School

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1372PL12 4AY
Severe Learning
SEN unit: 22 places

St Stephens Community Academy

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 238PL15 8HL
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple
SEN unit: 10 places

Tregolls Academy

PrimaryInadequate
Ages 2-11Capacity: 360TR1 1LH
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple
SEN unit: 10 places

Trevithick Learning Academy

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 420TR14 7RH
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning
SEN unit: 33 places

Copper Valley Junior Academy

PrimaryGood
Ages 7-11Capacity: 90PL18 9NA

Roskear Primary & Nursery School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 410TR14 8DJ
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Understanding 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 Cornwall.

To request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Cornwall, contact Cornwall Council via their website at www.cornwall.gov.uk, where a request form is available. You can also get free, impartial advice from Cornwall SENDIASS by calling 01326 331633 or emailing [email protected] to understand the process. They can help you prepare and support you through the next steps.
Cornwall SENDIASS offers free, confidential, and impartial information, advice, and support to children, young people aged 0-25 with SEND, and their parents or carers. They assist with understanding the local offer, EHCPs, personal budgets, preparing for meetings, resolving disagreements, mediation, tribunal appeals, transitions, transport, exclusions, and signposting to other services. Call their helpline at 01326 331633 (Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm) or visit cornwallsendiass.org.uk for more details.
Cornwall has 13 specialist schools and 22 mainstream schools with SEN units, plus 3 schools with resource bases, providing dedicated support for children with special educational needs. These provisions serve over 3,200 pupils with EHCPs out of nearly 75,000 total pupils. Find more details on the Cornwall SEND Local Offer at www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/send-local-offer/.
The Local Offer is a guide from Cornwall Council listing all services, support, and provisions available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the area. It covers education, health, social care, and more to help families find what they need. Access it online at www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/send-local-offer/.

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