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SEND Services in Enfield

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Enfield, a vibrant London borough, is committed to strengthening SEND support in Enfield through its SEND Partnership Strategy 2023-2027, which unites families, education, health, and community experts to better meet children's needs up to age 25. Recent initiatives include expanded services like the Enfield Communication and Support Service for speech and language, growth in the Enfield Advisory Service for Autism, more nurture groups now supporting over 200 children yearly, and increased specialist resources in mainstream schools. You're not alone - reach out to the SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for impartial guidance tailored to your family's situation.

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Schools & SEND Provision

107

Schools

8

Specialist

25

SEN Units & Resource Bases

56,388

Total Pupils

11.9%receive SEN Support

6,730 pupils

6.4%have an EHCP

3,585 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 Enfield's Local Offer

IASS

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

SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Parent Carer Forum

Our Voice Parent Forum

Short Breaks

Short breaks information

Cheviots Short Breaks

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology Service

Social Care

Joint Service for Disabled Children

Other Services

Travel Assistance

Sensory Support Service

Enfield Advisory Service for Autism (EASA)

Primary Behaviour Support Service

CAMHS

Integrated Learning Disabilities Service

Career Service

Youth Alive Programme

Formont Pool Community Private Hire Programme

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Durants School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 200EN3 5BY
AutismSevere Learning

Oaktree School

Special
Ages 7-19Capacity: 95N14 4HN
Speech & LanguageModerate Learning

Russet House School

SpecialGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 132EN1 4JA
Autism

Waverley School

Special
Ages 3-19EN3 7DL
Profound & Multiple

West Lea School

Special
Ages 4-19Capacity: 430N9 9TU
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate LearningSevere Learning

Fern House School

SpecialGood
Ages 5-16Capacity: 70EN3 6NY

Salmons Brook School

SpecialNot judged
Ages 11-19Capacity: 70EN3 5PB

Silverways School

Special
Ages 7-17Capacity: 50EN1 3EG

Brimsdown Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 690EN3 7NA
HearingAutism

De Bohun Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 420N14 4AD
Autism

Fleecefield Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 4-11Capacity: 480N18 2ES
Autism

Highfield Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 690N21 3HE
Autism

Houndsfield Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 0-11Capacity: 720N9 7RE
Speech & LanguageAutism

Lavender Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 549EN2 0SX
Autism

Oakthorpe Primary School

Primary
Ages 4-11Capacity: 456N13 6BY
Speech & LanguageAutism

Suffolks Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 240EN1 3PU
Speech & LanguageAutism

Chace Community School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1000EN1 3HQ
Moderate Learning

Chesterfield Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 563EN3 6BG
Other

Eastfield Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 428EN3 5UX
Autism

Eldon Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 1260N9 8LG
Autism

Firs Farm Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 630N13 5QP
Specific LearningOtherAutism

Galliard Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 2-11Capacity: 810N9 7PE
Autism

Highlands School

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1589N21 1QQ
Hearing

Raynham Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 889N18 2JQ
Autism

St Ignatius College

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1229EN1 4NP
Speech & Language

Starks Field Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 218N9 9SJ
Autism

West Grove Primary

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 480N14 4LR
Autism

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 Enfield.

To request a statutory EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) assessment in Enfield, contact the SEN service at [email protected] or call 020 8379 5667; they will allocate an Advisory Officer to process your request and explain the process. A request form is available, and the SENDIASS service can help with completing it and understanding your rights - call them at 07494 280063 or email [email protected]. You can find more details on the Enfield Local Offer website.
Enfield's SENDIASS (SEND Information Advice and Support Service) offers free, impartial advice to parents, children aged 0-25 with SEND, and professionals on topics like EHCP processes, school placements, exclusions, annual reviews, and disagreement resolutions. They provide one-to-one support, help with forms and meetings, workshops, and signposting to local services via phone (07494 280063), email ([email protected]), or face-to-face. The service is confidential and available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Enfield has 8 specialist SEND schools, plus 8 schools with SEN units and 17 with resource bases to support children with special educational needs. Out of 107 total schools serving 56,388 pupils, 3,585 (6.4%) have an EHCP and 6,730 (11.9%) receive SEN support. Details on these provisions are listed on Enfield's Local Offer.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services in Enfield for children and young people aged 0-25, covering education, health, social care, and community support, including how to access them and eligibility criteria. It helps families make informed choices about schools, therapies, respite, and transitions. Visit the Enfield Local Offer at new.enfield.gov.uk/services/children-and-education/local-offer/ or the main council site at enfield.gov.uk.

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