SEND Services in Herefordshire
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
4,173 pupils
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 OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire SENDIASS
Parent Carer Forum
Herefordshire Parent Carer Forum
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
SEN Assessment Team
Occupational Therapy
Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS (via Local Offer)
Speech and Language Therapy
Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS (via Local Offer)
Other Services
Preparing for Adulthood
Independent Travel Training
Personal Budgets
Direct Payments
Educational Support
Healthcare for SEND
Childcare for SEND
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Barrs Court School
SpecialOutstandingBlackmarston School
SpecialInadequateCambian Hereford School
SpecialQueenswood School
SpecialRowden House School
SpecialRoyal National College for the Blind
SpecialWestfield School
SpecialCompass Community School Hereford
SpecialG.E.M Hereford
SpecialPathway Schools Limited
SpecialAylestone School
SecondaryRequires ImprovementLeominster Primary School
PrimaryThe Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
SecondaryGoodUnderstanding 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.
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Social Care
Children with Disabilities Team
Provides social care for disabled children including needs assessment and carer's assessment