SEND Services in Gloucestershire
In the rural landscapes of Gloucestershire, SEND support is tailored to serve families across towns and countryside alike, with services adapting to the area's spread-out communities and growing demand. While facing financial pressures from rising EHCP numbers - slightly below the national rate - local leaders are investing extra funds and reviewing high needs funding to align with national SEND reforms. You're not alone in navigating this; SENDIASS Gloucestershire offers free, impartial advice to guide you every step, helping ease the journey for your child.
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Schools & SEND Provision
336
Schools
25
Specialist
19
SEN Units & Resource Bases
101,637
Total Pupils
15,594 pupils
5,167 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 Gloucestershire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIASS Gloucestershire
SEND Team
Gloucestershire County Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust (Children's OT)
Speech and Language Therapy
Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust (Children's SALT)
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Alderman Knight School
SpecialBattledown School
SpecialGoodBettridge School
SpecialBrook Academy
SpecialNot judgedCotswold Chine School
SpecialHartmore School
SpecialHeart of the Forest Community Special School
SpecialNot judgedNational Star College
SpecialPaternoster School
SpecialGoodRuskin Mill College
SpecialSladewood Academy
SpecialSt Rose's Special School
SpecialNot judgedThe Milestone School
SpecialNot judgedAurora Severnside School
SpecialBelong School Gloucestershire
SpecialBrookthorpe Hall School
SpecialNorton College Tewkesbury
SpecialSkylark Plus Limited
SpecialSt Martins Centre (St Roses School)
SpecialValley Bridge School
SpecialWilliam Morris School
SpecialChesterton Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedSt Edward's School
SpecialThe Dean Academy
SecondaryGoodWillow Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodChrist Church CofE Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingGastrells Community Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedRuardean Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Gloucestershire.
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