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SEND Services in Hounslow

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Hounslow, a diverse London borough blending urban and suburban communities, offers robust SEND support in Hounslow through its dedicated Local Offer and independent advice from Hounslow SENDIASS, helping families navigate options with confidence. Like many areas across England, it faces rising demand for Education, Health and Care Plans amid national trends, yet maintains a strong network of specialist schools and resources tailored to local needs. Parents new to the system can take heart in the borough's active Parent Carer Forum and ongoing efforts to improve provision, ensuring every child gets the right help in a supportive environment.

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Schools & SEND Provision

85

Schools

7

Specialist

22

SEN Units & Resource Bases

48,069

Total Pupils

14.8%receive SEN Support

7,105 pupils

4.9%have an EHCP

2,335 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 Hounslow's Local Offer

IASS

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

Hounslow SENDIASS

Parent Carer Forum

Hounslow Parent Carer Forum

Monthly group discussing family issues such as health, education and employment

EHCP

EHCP request form

SEN Team

Global Mediation

Mediation service for EHCP disputes

SEND Team

Portage

Portage Service

Home-visiting education and support service for pre-school children with complex learning needs and developmental delays

Occupational Therapy

Children's Occupational Therapy

Children's occupational therapy provided by West London NHS Trust

Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy

Children's speech and language therapy provided by West London NHS Trust

Social Care

Children's Social Care

Children with disabilities social work team and safeguarding services

Other Services

CAMHS

Travel Training Service

Home to School Transport

Personal Budgets / Direct Payments

Early Help

Wheelchair Service

Continence Service

Mediation / Disagreement Resolution

Preparing for Adulthood / Transition

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Lindon Bennett School

Special
Ages 3-11Capacity: 192TW13 6ST
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Marjory Kinnon School

SpecialGood
Ages 4-16Capacity: 304TW14 9QZ
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutism

Oaklands School

Special
Ages 4-19Capacity: 300TW3 4BX
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

The Cedars Primary School

SpecialGood
Ages 5-11Capacity: 70TW5 9RU
Speech & LanguageAutismSocial & Emotional

Eagle Park Independent School

Special
Ages 6-19Capacity: 86W3 8JY

Great Oaks Charitable Trust T/A Great Oaks College

Special
Ages 16-25Capacity: 108TW16 7EF

The Rise Free School

SpecialGood
Ages 4-19Capacity: 142TW13 7EF

Brentford School for Girls

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-18Capacity: 949TW8 0PG
Autism
SEN unit: 12 places

Crane Park Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11TW13 5LN
Autism
SEN unit: 24 places

Cranford Community College

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1380TW5 9PD
Autism
SEN unit: 15 places

Feltham Hill Infant and Nursery School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-7Capacity: 464TW13 4LZ
OtherAutism
SEN unit: 15 places

Grove Road Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 236TW3 3QQ
Autism
Resource base: 18 places

Hounslow Heath School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 1218TW4 7HE
PhysicalModerate Learning
SEN unit: 20 places

Hounslow Town Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 1154TW3 1QZ
Moderate Learning
SEN unit: 23 places

Lionel Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 652TW8 9QT
Speech & Language
SEN unit: 25 places

Norwood Green Junior School

PrimaryGood
Ages 7-11Capacity: 480UB2 5RN
Hearing
SEN unit: 12 places

St Richard's Church of England Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 210TW13 6UN
Autism
SEN unit: 16 places

Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-7Capacity: 357W4 3NX
Autism
SEN unit: 9 places

Strand-on-the-Green Junior School

Primary
Ages 7-11Capacity: 360W4 3NX
Autism
SEN unit: 18 places

The Smallberry Green Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 445TW7 5BF
Autism
SEN unit: 14 places

Cavendish Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 236W4 2RG
AutismModerate Learning

Heston Community School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-19Capacity: 1395TW5 0QR
Hearing
Resource base: 15 places

Lampton Academy

SecondaryOutstanding
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1502TW3 4EP
Speech & Language
Resource base: 16 places

Norwood Green Infant and Nursery School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-7Capacity: 475UB2 5RN
Hearing
Resource base: 9 places

Springwest Academy

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1351TW13 7EF
AutismPhysical
Resource base: 27 places

Wellington Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 720TW3 3BD
Speech & LanguageAutism

Westbrook Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 679TW5 0NB
Visual
Resource base: 10 places

Worple Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 239TW7 7DB
Speech & Language
Resource base: 2 places

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 Hounslow.

To request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Hounslow, contact Hounslow Council via their SEND team or use the request form available on the Hounslow Local Offer website at www.hounslow.gov.uk/send-local-offer. You can also get free, independent advice from Hounslow SENDIASS by calling 020 8583 2607 (Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm) or emailing [email protected] to understand the process.
Hounslow SENDIASS provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support on SEND matters for children and young people aged 0-25, their parents and carers. They can explain the SEND system, help with EHCPs, school choices and more, and meet virtually or in person where possible. Call 020 8583 2607 (Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm) or email [email protected] to get started.
Hounslow has 7 specialist schools for children with SEND, plus 13 schools with SEN units and 9 with resource bases, supporting over 2,300 pupils with EHCPs out of 48,000 total pupils. These provisions offer tailored education for different needs. Find full details and school listings on the Hounslow SEND Local Offer at www.hounslow.gov.uk/send-local-offer.
The Local Offer is Hounslow Council's online guide to all SEND services, support and provisions available for children and young people aged 0-25 in the borough, including schools, health and social care. It helps parents find what's on offer locally. Visit www.hounslow.gov.uk/send-local-offer to explore it.
The statutory EHCP assessment process in Hounslow, like everywhere in England, aims to complete within 20 weeks from the request to issuing the final plan, though this can vary based on individual circumstances. Check the Hounslow Local Offer for the latest timelines and contact SENDIASS at 020 8583 2607 for personalised guidance.

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