SEND Services in Hillingdon
Hillingdon is a London borough that takes a strategic and well-resourced approach to SEND support, with the local authority consistently ranking among the most efficient spenders on education and early years provision across its statistical neighbours. The borough has recently completed a comprehensive SEND and Alternative Provision Sufficiency Strategy for 2025-30, demonstrating a forward-looking commitment to meeting the needs of children and young people with SEND across mainstream and specialist settings. If you're new to navigating SEND support in Hillingdon, the SENDIASS team (01895 277001 or [email protected]) are your first port of call for impartial information, advice and support - they can help you understand your rights, the EHCP assessment process, and what provision is available locally. You'll also find the Hillingdon Parent Carers Forum a valuable source of peer support and practical guidance from families who know the local system well.
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Schools & SEND Provision
110
Schools
12
Specialist
17
SEN Units & Resource Bases
56,841
Total Pupils
7,047 pupils
3,028 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 Hillingdon's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIASS
SEND Team
Hillingdon Special Educational Needs Team
For general enquiries about EHCP reviews and SEND matters
Portage
Educational Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
SEND Advisory Service (SAS)
Stronger Families Hub
Mediation and Dispute Resolution
DASH Transitions Project
Home-Start Hillingdon
Families' Information Service
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Hillingdon Manor School
SpecialMeadow High School
SpecialNot judgedMoorcroft School
SpecialPield Heath House RC School
SpecialGoodPinn River School
SpecialGreen Corridor
SpecialLandon School Harmondsworth
SpecialHarlington School
SecondaryNot judgedRuislip Gardens Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedCharville Academy
PrimaryGoodCherry Lane Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementCoteford Junior School
PrimaryDeanesfield Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedGlebe Primary School
PrimaryGoodLake Farm Park Academy
PrimaryNorthwood School
SecondaryOak Wood School
SecondaryGoodPinkwell Primary School
PrimaryGoodSt Martin's Church of England Primary School
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 Hillingdon.
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