SEND Services in Leicester
In the bustling urban heart of the East Midlands, SEND support in Leicester brings together dedicated services across a diverse city of around 580,000 people, partnering closely with neighbouring Leicestershire and Rutland through a shared Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy launched in 2021 to improve outcomes for children and young people. While nearby Leicestershire faced challenges following its 2020 Ofsted and CQC inspection, including a need for stronger joint planning that prompted an Accelerated Progress Plan in 2022, Leicester's unitary authority focuses on tailored local provision amid national rises in EHCP demand. You're not alone - reach out to SENDIASS Leicester for impartial guidance, and take comfort in the ongoing efforts to make support accessible and effective for your family.
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Schools & SEND Provision
135
Schools
13
Specialist
25
SEN Units & Resource Bases
63,160
Total Pupils
7,756 pupils
2,877 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 Leicester's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIASS Leicester
SEND Team
SEND Service
Occupational Therapy
NHS Leicester - Occupational Therapy Service
Speech and Language Therapy
Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service (SALT)
Other Services
Home to School Transport
Early Help
Preparing for Adulthood
CAMHS
Transitions in Health
Direct Payments
Disabled Children's Register
Sensory Support Service
Behavioural Inclusion Training
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Ellesmere College
SpecialNetherhall Mead Academy
SpecialOaklands School
SpecialWest Gate School
SpecialGoodEduc8 Leicestershire
SpecialIndie Education
SpecialMiller House School
SpecialSpark Vale Academy
SpecialThe Goldhill Learning Foundation
SpecialBabington Academy
SecondaryGoodBarley Croft Primary School
PrimaryBraunstone Frith Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodCatherine Infant School
PrimaryOutstandingFullhurst Community College
SecondaryGoodImperial Avenue Infant School
PrimaryInglehurst Junior School
PrimaryGoodKestrel Mead Primary Academy
PrimaryKing Richard III Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementOrchard Mead Academy
SecondaryGoodOverdale Infant School
PrimaryNot judgedRushey Mead Academy
SecondaryOutstandingRushey Mead Primary School
PrimarySandfield Close Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedSpinney Hill Primary School
PrimaryStokes Wood Primary School
PrimaryThe City of Leicester College
SecondaryRequires ImprovementThurnby Mead Primary Academy
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 Leicester.
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Social Care
Disabled Children's Service