SEND Services in Derby
In Derby, a vibrant urban city in the East Midlands with around 274,000 residents, SEND support is designed to meet the needs of children and young people in a bustling environment where families can access a range of mainstream and specialist settings. Derby's EHCP assessment times match the 20-week statutory target, helping to provide timely support, while the overall proportion of pupils with SEND aligns closely with national trends now at 18.4% across England. The Derby SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) is here to guide you every step of the way with impartial advice, so you don't have to navigate this alone - take a deep breath, as local services are working to make a real difference for your family.
With Derby's SENDIASS offering that vital impartial guidance, JakTrack steps in as your everyday companion, helping you feel prepared and in control as you log those daily moments like sleep and behaviour - building a clear picture of patterns over time that strengthens your voice in EHCP processes. Starting early means your evidence grows naturally, so by the time appointments roll around, you'll walk in supported and confident, knowing you've got everything organised without the overwhelm. It's that quiet reassurance that makes navigating Derby's system feel a little less daunting for your family. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
116
Schools
11
Specialist
15
SEN Units & Resource Bases
47,678
Total Pupils
6,792 pupils
2,705 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 Derby's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Derby SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Parent Carer Forum
Derby SEND Voice Parent Carer Forum
Derby's Parent Carer Forum representing families with SEND children
SEND Team
SEND Team
Main council SEND department for Education, Health and Care Plan coordination and SEND support
Educational Psychology
Specialist Teaching and Psychology Service (STePS)
Provides educational psychology and specialist teaching support
Occupational Therapy
Children's Occupational Therapy
Provided by Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for children with coordination and developmental needs
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy services available through NHS providers for children with communication needs
Other Services
Child Development Centre
Early Help
CAMHS
Personal Budgets
Disagreement Resolution
Preparing for Adulthood
Adult social care referrals for transition cases
Dynamic Support Pathway
Keyworker Service
Continuing Healthcare
Family Information Service
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Ivy House School
SpecialMaple View School
SpecialSt Andrew's Academy
SpecialSt Clare's School
SpecialSt Giles' Spencer Academy
SpecialSt Martins School
SpecialAurora Ryefields School
SpecialInclude - St Matthews
SpecialJasmine Hall School
SpecialCentral Community Nursery School
NurseryAllestree Woodlands School
SecondaryGoodAlvaston Junior Academy
PrimaryRequires ImprovementAsh Croft Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodLees Brook Academy
SecondaryGoodSaint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
SecondarySpringfield 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 Derby.
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Social Care
The Light House - Children with Disabilities Service
Children's social care service for disabled children and their families, providing assessments and support services