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SEND Services in Doncaster

Yorkshire and The HumberMetropolitan Borough
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Doncaster is a metropolitan borough in Yorkshire with a young population, and like many areas across England, it is working to strengthen SEND support in its schools and communities. The local authority's SEND provision sits slightly below the national average for Education, Health and Care Plans, though the percentage of pupils receiving SEN Support is in line with England overall, reflecting the growing recognition of additional needs across all school types. Special schools in Doncaster are currently operating at capacity, and the council has identified that many young people are travelling significant distances to access specialist education - a challenge the local authority is actively addressing through investment in new provision. If you are new to the SEND system in Doncaster, Doncaster SENDIAS (the local Information, Advice and Support Service) is your first port of call for impartial guidance on assessments, rights, and the support available to your child.

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Schools & SEND Provision

142

Schools

18

Specialist

9

SEN Units & Resource Bases

49,716

Total Pupils

14%receive SEN Support

6,966 pupils

4.2%have an EHCP

2,103 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 Doncaster's Local Offer

IASS

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

Doncaster SENDIAS

Parent Carer Forum

Doncaster Parent Carer Forum

Portage

Portage Home Visiting Service

Home-visiting educational service for children 0-4 years with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology Service

Occupational Therapy

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH)

Speech and Language Therapy

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH)

Social Care

Children with Disabilities Team

Other Services

Early Help

Families Information Service

Doncaster Autism Service

Neurodevelopmental Pathway (5-18 years)

0-5 ASD Coordinator

Healthwatch Doncaster

Community Autism and Learning Disability Team

Transport/Travel Assistance

Personal Budgets

Preparing for Adulthood

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Coppice School

Special
Ages 3-19Capacity: 153DN7 6JH
AutismSocial & EmotionalSevere Learning

Doncaster School for Deaf Children

Special
Ages 4-19Capacity: 112DN2 6AY
Hearing

Heatherwood School

Special
Ages 3-19Capacity: 63DN2 6HQ
Severe LearningProfound & Multiple

North Ridge Community School

SpecialNot judged
Ages 3-19Capacity: 139DN6 7EF
Severe Learning

Stone Hill School

SpecialNot judged
Ages 5-19Capacity: 161DN5 7UB
Moderate Learning

Yorkshire Rose College

Special
Ages 16-25Capacity: 180DN2 6AY
Hearing

Bader Academy

SpecialNot judged
Ages 5-19Capacity: 100DN3 2EW

Fieldgate School

Special
Ages 6-18Capacity: 45DN7 5GH

Harrison College

Special
Ages 16-25DN4 5HZ

Hesley Holdings Limited

Special
Ages 18-25Capacity: 30DN11 9HH

Journey Education Group

Special
Ages 5-18Capacity: 28DN4 8QN

Mercury College

Special
Ages 18-25Capacity: 40

More Than Ed Independent School

Special
Ages 7-16Capacity: 25DN4 8QN

North Bridge Enterprise College

Special
Ages 11-17Capacity: 50DN4 5JW

Pennine View School

SpecialGood
Ages 7-16Capacity: 144DN12 3LR

Sutherland House School Braithwell

Special
Ages 5-19Capacity: 33S66 7AF

The Ridge Employability College

Special
Ages 16-25Capacity: 50DN6 7FE

Thorneberry School

Special
Ages 5-16Capacity: 12DN8 5LH

Brooke Primary Academy

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 420DN8 5PQ
Social & Emotional
SEN unit: 10 places

Campsmount Academy

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 900DN6 9AS
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate Learning

Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 4-11Capacity: 105DN5 7BT
Specific LearningOtherSpeech & Language

New Pastures Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 280S64 0LT
Speech & LanguageSocial & Emotional

Outwood Academy Danum

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1926DN2 5QD
Hearing

Plover Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420DN2 6JL
Hearing

Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 342DN5 9ED
Social & Emotional
SEN unit: 10 places

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 Doncaster.

To request a statutory EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) assessment in Doncaster, contact Doncaster City Council through their Local Offer website or speak to your child's school SENCo first. They will guide you on submitting a formal request, which starts the needs assessment process. For free impartial advice on this, call Doncaster SENDIAS at 01302 736920 or email [email protected].
Doncaster SENDIAS offers free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to parents, carers, children and young people about special educational needs, disabilities, and related health and social care issues. They can help with topics like SEN support in schools, EHCPs, resolving disagreements, and finding local services. Contact them at 01302 736920 or [email protected] - they aim to respond within 3 working days.
Doncaster has 18 specialist SEND schools, plus 4 schools with SEN units and 5 schools with resource bases to support children with special educational needs. These provisions serve around 2,103 pupils with EHCPs out of 49,716 total pupils. You can find details on all these options through Doncaster's Local Offer.
The Local Offer is a guide to all services and support available in Doncaster for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), from birth to 25 years. It covers education, health, social care, and more. Visit it at doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-send to search for what's available near you.
The law requires Doncaster Council to decide within 6 weeks whether to carry out an EHCP needs assessment, and if approved, issue the final EHCP within 20 weeks from the initial request. Timelines can vary based on individual circumstances and complexity. For the latest details and support through the process, contact Doncaster SENDIAS.

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