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SEND Services in Kingston upon Hull

Yorkshire and The HumberUnitary Authority
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In Kingston upon Hull, a vibrant unitary authority in Yorkshire and the Humber, SEND support is tailored to meet the needs of over 21% of school-aged pupils - higher than the regional and national average of 19.6% - reflecting a strong commitment to identifying and assisting children with special educational needs and disabilities. As a busy urban area, the city benefits from a dedicated local offer and ongoing efforts like the SEND Sufficiency Strategy refresh, which addresses growing demands by expanding specialist provisions in schools and pupil referral units. Hull SENDIASS offers impartial guidance to help you navigate this system with confidence, ensuring your child gets the right support at the right time.

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Schools & SEND Provision

101

Schools

9

Specialist

18

SEN Units & Resource Bases

44,179

Total Pupils

15.1%receive SEN Support

6,690 pupils

5.9%have an EHCP

2,615 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 Kingston upon Hull's Local Offer

IASS

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

Hull SENDIASS

Parent Carer Forum

Hull Parent Carer Forum

Short Breaks

Short breaks information

Children and Families Disabilities Team

Occupational Therapy

Children's Occupational Therapy Service

Referrals made via EHASH

Speech and Language Therapy

Children's Speech and Language Therapy

Social Care

Child Disability Team

Access via Early Help and Safeguarding Hub (EHASH)

Other Services

Carers Information and Support Service (CISS)

Early Help Family Support

Hull and East Riding Children's Neurodiversity Service

Sensory Processing Service

Preparing for Adulthood / Transition

Children's Learning Disability Team

Children's Physiotherapy Team

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Bridgeview Special School

Special
Ages 5-12Capacity: 95HU4 7AD
Social & Emotional

Frederick Holmes School

SpecialGood
Ages 2-19Capacity: 100HU6 8JJ
Physical

Ganton School

Special
Ages 2-19Capacity: 187HU4 7JB
Severe Learning

Northcott School and Sixth Form College

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 3-19Capacity: 200HU7 4EL
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutismModerate Learning

Oakfield School

Special
Ages 10-16Capacity: 130HU9 4HD
Social & Emotional

Tweendykes School

Special
Ages 3-19Capacity: 130HU7 4PW
Severe Learning

Felix House School

Special
Ages 8-18Capacity: 15HU7 4BS

Harte's Academy

Special
Ages 11-16Capacity: 50HU3 3PF

Life Skills Hub Central

Special
Ages 10-16Capacity: 25HU6 8AE

Dorchester Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 367HU7 6AH
Speech & LanguageAutismSocial & Emotional
SEN unit: 20 places

Ings Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 300HU8 0SL
Autism
SEN unit: 10 places

Sirius Academy North

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1310HU6 9BP
Speech & LanguageModerate Learning
SEN unit: 15 places

Spring Cottage Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420HU8 9JH
Autism
SEN unit: 20 places

The Boulevard Academy

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-16Capacity: 720HU3 3QT
Social & Emotional
SEN unit: 10 places

Thorpepark Academy

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 420HU6 9EG
Speech & LanguageSevere Learning
SEN unit: 10 places

Victoria Dock Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420HU9 1TL
Speech & LanguageAutismModerate LearningSevere Learning
SEN unit: 16 places

Wansbeck Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 210HU8 9SR
AutismSocial & EmotionalSevere Learning
SEN unit: 16 places

Biggin Hill Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 627HU7 4RL
Speech & Language
SEN unit: 10 places

Bricknell Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 2-11Capacity: 656HU5 4ET
Autism
SEN unit: 10 places

Broadacre Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 630HU7 3NP
Autism
SEN unit: 10 places

Christopher Pickering Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420HU4 7EB
HearingSpeech & Language

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 Kingston upon Hull.

To request an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Kingston upon Hull, you and your child's school should complete the EHC Needs Assessment Request (EHCNAR) form together and send it to the SEND Assessment and Review Team. The local authority will decide within 6 weeks whether to carry out the assessment, and they'll let you know by letter. If approved, a caseworker will be assigned to gather reports from professionals to help assess your child's needs.
Hull SENDIASS offers free, impartial information, advice, and support to parents and young people about special educational needs and disabilities in Kingston upon Hull. They can help with understanding the EHCP process, your rights, and options for support. Contact them at 01482 467 541 or [email protected].
Kingston upon Hull has 9 specialist schools for children with SEND, along with 9 schools that have SEN units and 9 with resource bases. These provisions support the 2,615 pupils with EHCPs and 6,690 on SEN Support out of 44,179 total pupils. You can find more details on the Hull SEND Local Offer website.
The Local Offer is a guide to all the SEND services and support available in Kingston upon Hull for children and young people aged 0-25. It covers education, health, and social care options, including schools and EHCPs. Visit hullsendlocaloffer.org.uk to explore it.
The local authority must decide within 6 weeks whether to carry out an EHCP needs assessment after your request. If approved, the full process to issue the EHCP should take up to 20 weeks from the request date, as per national guidance. Check the Hull SEND Local Offer for the latest on their process.

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