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SEND Services in Herefordshire

West MidlandsUnitary Authority
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Herefordshire, a largely rural county in the West Midlands, offers SEND support tailored to its spread-out communities, where services often prioritise family involvement and local accessibility amid the challenges of distance. Recent Ofsted inspections, including a full area SEND review in early 2025 and ongoing children's services monitoring, reflect active efforts to strengthen provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Herefordshire and Worcestershire SENDIASS provides impartial guidance to help you navigate this landscape with confidence, ensuring your child gets the right support.

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Schools & SEND Provision

112

Schools

12

Specialist

10

SEN Units & Resource Bases

25,073

Total Pupils

16.6%receive SEN Support

4,173 pupils

5.1%have an EHCP

1,273 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 Herefordshire's Local Offer

IASS

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire SENDIASS

Parent Carer Forum

Herefordshire Parent Carer Forum

SEND Team

Occupational Therapy

Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS (via Local Offer)

Speech and Language Therapy

Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS (via Local Offer)

Social Care

Children with Disabilities Team

Provides social care for disabled children including needs assessment and carer's assessment

Other Services

Preparing for Adulthood

Independent Travel Training

Personal Budgets

Educational Support

Healthcare for SEND

Childcare for SEND

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Barrs Court School

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 11-19Capacity: 95HR1 1EQ
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Blackmarston School

SpecialInadequate
Ages 2-11Capacity: 99HR2 7NX
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Cambian Hereford School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 20HR6 8LL
Social & Emotional

Queenswood School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 58HR8 2PZ
Social & Emotional

Rowden House School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 48HR7 4LS
Severe Learning

Royal National College for the Blind

Special
Ages 16-99HR1 1DT
Visual

Westfield School

Special
Ages 2-19Capacity: 74HR6 8NZ
AutismMulti-SensoryModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Compass Community School Hereford

Special
Ages 11-17Capacity: 8HR8 1HT

G.E.M Hereford

Special
Ages 8-18Capacity: 42HR4 0NU

Pathway Schools Limited

Special
Ages 8-18Capacity: 25HR2 6JL

The Beacon College

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 16-19Capacity: 60HR1 1NZ

The Brookfield School

SpecialRequires Improvement
Ages 7-16Capacity: 126HR4 9NG

Hampton Dene Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 210HR1 1RT
Speech & LanguageAutism
SEN unit: 32 places

Aylestone School

SecondaryRequires Improvement
Ages 11-16Capacity: 450HR1 1HY
Autism
Resource base: 8 places

Earl Mortimer College

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-16Capacity: 800HR6 8JJ
Autism

Leominster Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 630HR6 8JU
Autism
Resource base: 8 places

St Weonard's Academy

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 105HR2 8NU
Autism
Resource base: 9 places

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1130HR1 1UU
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere Learning
SEN unit: 8 places

Trinity Primary School

Primary
Ages 4-11Capacity: 630HR4 0NU
Social & Emotional

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 Herefordshire.

You or your child's school can request an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessment from Herefordshire Council if your child isn't making expected progress despite school support. Start by completing the family conversation template or writing directly to the council; they will decide within 6 weeks whether to carry out the assessment. More details are on the Herefordshire Local Offer website.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire SENDIASS provides free, impartial information, advice, and support to children, young people, and parents about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They can help with EHCP processes, school choices, and your rights; contact them at 01432 260955 or [email protected].
Herefordshire has 12 specialist schools, 3 schools with SEN units, and 7 schools with resource bases to support children with SEND. These provisions serve around 1,273 pupils with EHCPs and 4,173 on SEN support out of 25,073 total pupils.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services, support, and provisions available in Herefordshire for children and families. You can find Herefordshire's Local Offer on the council website at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200228/local_offer.
Herefordshire Council must decide within 6 weeks whether to assess, complete the assessment and decide on issuing an EHCP by 16 weeks, and issue the final EHCP within 20 weeks of the request. Delays can happen, but you can contact your SEN case officer or SENDIASS for updates if it goes over time.

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