SEND Services in Leeds
In Leeds, a bustling metropolitan city in Yorkshire and the Humber, SEND support is designed to meet the needs of children and young people aged 0-25 through a well-established Local Offer that's been running since 2014, with SEN support rates aligning closely to averages seen in other major Core Cities. While national EHCP numbers have surged recently, Leeds maintains a committed network of specialist schools and resources amid these pressures, and families can turn to Leeds SENDIASS for free, impartial advice to navigate the system with confidence. Local efforts continue to focus on strengthening provision, offering reassurance that help is close at hand no matter the challenge.
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Schools & SEND Provision
299
Schools
18
Specialist
24
SEN Units & Resource Bases
136,942
Total Pupils
22,860 pupils
4,220 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 Leeds's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Leeds SENDIASS
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
SENSAP (Complex Needs Service)
Occupational Therapy
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (Children's OT)
Speech and Language Therapy
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (SALT)
Other Services
Home to School Transport
Independent Travel Training
Personal Budgets and Direct Payments
Disability Register
Preparing for Adulthood
Early Help
Voice, Influence and Change Team
Healthy Holidays
Adult Social Care
Mental Health Hubs
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Broomfield South SILC
SpecialJohn Jamieson School
SpecialSt John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
SpecialGoodWest Oaks School
SpecialWest Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
SpecialArmley Grange School
SpecialCockburn Reach Academy
SpecialFountain House Education Suite
SpecialFuture Horizons Leeds Ltd
SpecialLighthouse Futures Trust
SpecialOrmston School
SpecialSwarthmore Education Centre
SpecialThe Pivot Academy LS East
SpecialGarforth Academy
SecondaryNot judgedAllerton Grange School
SecondaryGoodAllerton High School
SecondaryBeeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGoodBishop Young Church of England Academy
SecondaryGoodBramley Park Academy
PrimaryOutstandingBrigshaw High School
SecondaryCarr Manor Community School
All-throughNot judgedCorpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
SecondaryRequires ImprovementIreland Wood Primary School
PrimaryIveson Primary School
PrimaryJohn Smeaton Academy
SecondaryGoodLittle London Academy
PrimaryRequires ImprovementMoor Allerton Hall Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedNew Bewerley Community School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementParklands Primary School
PrimaryRalph Thoresby School
SecondaryThe Richmond Hill Academy
PrimaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Leeds.
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