SEND Services in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, a diverse county blending urban and rural communities across the East of England, is committed to strengthening SEND support through joined-up services that prioritise inclusion close to home. Following a 2023 inspection that highlighted challenges, recent monitoring by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission has recognised effective progress in areas like timely assessments, better data use, and family involvement, with 89% of new EHCPs issued on time by late 2025. While demand continues to rise and some waits persist, ongoing improvements - including new SEND units opening in mainstream schools in autumn 2026 - signal a positive path forward, and impartial guidance is always available from SENDIASS (Hertfordshire) to help you navigate the local offer.
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Schools & SEND Provision
584
Schools
34
Specialist
33
SEN Units & Resource Bases
225,599
Total Pupils
31,966 pupils
9,804 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 Hertfordshire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIASS (Hertfordshire)
Parent Carer Forum
Herts Parent Carer Involvement
Parent representative organisation involved in co-producing services and information
EHCP
SEN Team
EHC Assessment Team
Median assessment: 20 weeks (legal limit: 20)
SEND Team
School Age Statutory SEND Team
Main SEND team contact varies by area - East: [email protected], West: [email protected]
Portage
Early Years SEND Team
Specialist Early Years team helping children aged 0-5 with the most complex needs
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Contact details vary by area - East Herts/Broxbourne/Welwyn/Hatfield: 01992 556998, North Herts/Stevenage: 01438 844430, St Albans/Dacorum: 01442 453904, Watford/Three Rivers/Hertsmere: 01442 453043
Occupational Therapy
Children and Young People's Therapy Service
Provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy for children and young people in Hertfordshire
Speech and Language Therapy
Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Part of Children and Young People's Therapy Service, usually accessed through school
Other Services
Neurodiversity Support Hub
ADD-vance
Angels Support Group
Physical and Neurological Impairment Team
Education Support for Medical Absence (ESMA)
Statutory Attendance Support Team
Travel Training
Sensory Support Services
Autism Assessment Service
CAMHS
Home to School Transport
Personal Travel Budgets
Direct Payments Support
Children and Young People's SEND Brokerage Team
Preparing for Adulthood Services
Services for Young People SEND Team
Mediation and Disagreement Resolution
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Amwell View School
SpecialBreakspeare School
SpecialNot judgedColnbrook School
SpecialGarston Manor School
SpecialGreenside School
SpecialLakeside School
SpecialMeadow Wood School
SpecialMiddleton School
SpecialOutstandingPinewood School
SpecialRequires ImprovementRadlett Lodge School
SpecialSouthfield School
SpecialSt Elizabeth's Centre
SpecialSt Elizabeth's School
SpecialSt Luke's School
SpecialGoodThe Collett School
SpecialThe Valley School
SpecialNot judgedWoodfield School
SpecialNot judgedWoolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
SpecialEast Hall School
SpecialElysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic School
SpecialJames Marks Academy
SpecialRedbourn Park School
SpecialRhodes Wood Hospital School
SpecialWhite Trees Independent School
SpecialDownfield Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedMargaret Wix Primary School
PrimaryMoss Bury Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryPeartree Spring Primary School
PrimarySauncey Wood Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedAvanti Grange Secondary School
SecondaryNot judgedBrockswood Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedBushey Meads School
SecondaryNot judgedFeatherstone Wood Primary School
PrimaryGoodLongdean School
SecondaryLordship Farm Primary School
PrimarySummerswood Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementSwallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryNot judgedThe Priory School
SecondaryWarren Dell Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingUnderstanding 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 Hertfordshire.
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Social Care
0-25 Together Service
Social care support for children and young people with disabilities