SEND Services in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, a coastal unitary authority in the North East facing economic challenges like high deprivation and elevated NEET rates among young people with SEND, local services work hard to provide tailored support amidst these pressures. SEND support in Hartlepool benefits from the statutory Hartlepool SEND Information Advice and Support Service, offering free, impartial guidance to help families navigate assessments, plans, and everyday needs. While the area grapples with post-industrial hurdles that can impact opportunities, dedicated initiatives and a committed local offer aim to ensure children and young people thrive, giving parents reassurance that help is close at hand.
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Schools & SEND Provision
42
Schools
6
Specialist
11
SEN Units & Resource Bases
15,109
Total Pupils
2,609 pupils
691 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 Hartlepool's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Hartlepool SEND Information Advice and Support Service
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
Hartlepool SEND Team / Children's Hub
Occupational Therapy
Hartlepool Children's Hub (referral route)
Speech and Language Therapy
Hartlepool Children's Hub (referral route)
Other Services
Hartlepool Holiday Fun
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Cambian Hartlepool School
SpecialCatcote Academy
SpecialSpringwell School
SpecialCatcote Futures
SpecialWrenfield Learning Centre
SpecialEskdale Academy
PrimaryGoodGrange Primary School
PrimaryHigh Tunstall College of Science
SecondaryNot judgedKingsley Primary School
PrimaryManor Community Academy
SecondaryGoodRossmere Academy
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 Hartlepool.
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