SEND Services in Knowsley
In Knowsley, a metropolitan borough in the North West with a strong focus on inclusive growth, SEND support is actively improving through council plans to expand specialist provision in schools and strengthen partnerships for better outcomes. Families can turn to the Liverpool & Knowsley SENDIASS from Barnardo's for free, impartial advice at any stage of their child's journey. Recent initiatives like the joint Knowsley and Liverpool event on post-16 education, training, and employment opportunities show a commitment to helping young people with SEND build confidence and independence as they transition to adulthood. You're not alone - local services are here to guide and reassure you every step of the way.
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Schools & SEND Provision
63
Schools
6
Specialist
3
SEN Units & Resource Bases
21,716
Total Pupils
3,674 pupils
1,651 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 Knowsley's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Liverpool & Knowsley SENDIASS (Barnardo's)
SEND Team
Knowsley Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
Mersey Care NHS (via Knowsley Local Offer)
Speech and Language Therapy
Mersey Care NHS (via Knowsley Local Offer)
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Alt Bridge School
SpecialGoodBluebell Park School
SpecialKnowsley Central School
SpecialLawrence House School
SpecialActivate
SpecialNorthwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
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 Knowsley.
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