SEND Services in Harrow
Harrow, a diverse London borough, is actively strengthening SEND support in Harrow amid rising demand for Education, Health and Care Plans, which have grown by over 13% in the past year, particularly for children with autism and complex needs. A new Department for Education-approved special free school will soon provide 292 additional places for these pupils, helping address projected shortfalls in specialist provision. You're not alone - Harrow SENDIAS offers free, impartial advice to guide you through the process with confidence.
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Schools & SEND Provision
72
Schools
7
Specialist
20
SEN Units & Resource Bases
42,781
Total Pupils
4,494 pupils
1,989 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 Harrow's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Harrow SENDIAS
Parent Carer Forum
Harrow Parent Carer Forum
A community of Harrow families who have children or young people with special needs or a disability
EHCP
SEN Team
SEN Assessment & Review Service (SENARS)
SEND Team
Early Years SEND Team (0-5 years)
Portage
Harrow Portage Home Visiting Service
Educational Psychology
Harrow Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
Harrow Children's Occupational Therapy Service
Speech and Language Therapy
Harrow Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Travel Assistance
Autism Specialist Teachers
Children's Sensory Team
SEN Mediation Service
Preparing for Adulthood (PfA)
Children and Young People's Advocacy Service
CAMHS
Contact: The Charity for Families with Disabled Children
Harrow Association of Disabled People
Young Harrow Foundation
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Gesher School
SpecialKingsley High School
SpecialShaftesbury High School
SpecialNot judgedWoodlands School
SpecialNisai Virtual Academy Ltd
SpecialPathways School
SpecialAylward Primary School
PrimaryBelmont School
PrimaryGoodBentley Wood High School
SecondaryOutstandingNot Applicable
Cedars Manor School
PrimaryNot judgedEarlsmead Primary School
PrimaryGoodElmgrove Primary School & Nursery
PrimaryGoodHatch End High School
SecondaryPinner High School
SecondaryPriestmead Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryOutstandingWest Lodge 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 Harrow.
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Social Care
Children and Young Adults with Disabilities Service (CYADS)