SEND Services in Leicestershire
Leicestershire, a largely rural county in the East Midlands, offers SEND support tailored to its mix of town and countryside communities, where services prioritise family involvement and local access amid ongoing improvements. Following a 2020 Ofsted and CQC inspection that identified areas for growth - like joint commissioning - the local area has progressed through a re-inspection in 2022 and an Accelerated Progress Plan, with recent developments including a new independent SEND school approved in Coalville to address placement shortages. Performance data shows strengths such as higher-than-national-average attainment for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, and the county ranks well overall among similar authorities. For impartial guidance, contact the SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) at 0116 305 5614 or [email protected] - they're here to help you every step of the way.
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Schools & SEND Provision
325
Schools
35
Specialist
42
SEN Units & Resource Bases
107,380
Total Pupils
14,596 pupils
5,649 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 Leicestershire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Parent Carer Forum
Leicestershire Parent Carer Forum (PCF)
Local parent/carer voice organisation providing feedback sessions and advocacy.
SEND Team
Leicestershire SEND Hub / Inclusion Service
Portage
Early Years Inclusion / Portage Service
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service (LEPS)
Occupational Therapy
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Children's OT
Speech and Language Therapy
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust SALT
Other Services
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Mediation / Disagreement Resolution
Direct Payments / Personal Budgets
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Sensory Support Service
Autism Pathway / Autism Assessment
Early Help / Family Support
Challenging Behaviour team / Positive Behaviour Support
Key worker / Named worker service
Sleep Service
Early Years Support
Home to School Transport
School Transport Team
CAMHS
CYPMHS
Wheelchair Service / Equipment
Equipment Team
Continence Service
Social Care Team
Child Development Centre (CDC)
Diana Service
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
SpecialCastleview School
SpecialDorothy Goodman School Hinckley
SpecialGoodForest Way School
SpecialHardwick House School
SpecialHomefield College
SpecialMaplewell Hall School
SpecialOutstandingMeadow View Farm School
SpecialOakwood Community School
SpecialQuorn Hall School
SpecialSense College Loughborough
SpecialSketchley School
SpecialThe Grange Therapeutic School
SpecialWigston Birkett House Community Special School
SpecialGoodWolfdale School
SpecialWoodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
SpecialALP Leicester
SpecialASPIRE: Lifeskills
SpecialClovelly House School
SpecialCompass Community School Mountfields Park
SpecialDovetree School
SpecialHenry David Learning Woodfield School
SpecialHinckley House
SpecialHuntingdon House School
SpecialLodge Farm Education
SpecialNanpantan Hall Nurture Centre
SpecialR.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley
SpecialThe Cedars
SpecialThe Divergent School Harborough
SpecialThe Lady Byron School
SpecialThe Place Independent School
SpecialAll Saints Church of England Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementAll Saints Church of England Primary School, Sapcote
PrimaryGoodBrookside Primary School
PrimaryGoodCaptains Close Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedChrist Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School
PrimaryGlenfield Primary School
PrimaryGoodHugglescote Community Primary School
PrimaryGoodJohn Wycliffe Primary School
PrimaryGoodKingsway Primary School
PrimaryLift Beacon
PrimaryGoodNewbold Verdon Primary School
PrimaryGoodRawlins
SecondaryNot judgedSherard Primary School
PrimaryGoodSt Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock
PrimaryNot judgedThe Cedars Academy
SecondaryThe Winstanley School
SecondaryGoodThomas Estley Community College
SecondaryNot judgedThorpe Acre Junior School
PrimaryWestfield Infant School
PrimaryNot judgedWestfield Junior School
PrimaryNot judgedWoodcote Primary School
PrimaryGoodBeauchamp College
SecondaryGoodIveshead School
SecondaryNot judgedSt Botolph's Church of England Primary School
PrimarySt Hardulph's Church of England Primary School
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 Leicestershire.
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