SEND Services in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire, a large and mostly rural county spanning vast areas with limited transport links, shapes SEND support in unique ways, making access to services a key focus for families spread across towns and villages. While national trends show rising demand for Education, Health and Care Plans, Lincolnshire sees higher proportions of new plans for speech, language and communication needs, as well as social, emotional and mental health support compared to the East Midlands and England averages. You're not alone in navigating this - Liaise (Lincolnshire SENDIASS) offers free, impartial advice to guide you every step, and local efforts like proposed mainstream SEND hubs in Lincoln are working to strengthen options closer to home.
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Schools & SEND Provision
389
Schools
32
Specialist
11
SEN Units & Resource Bases
111,405
Total Pupils
15,773 pupils
6,780 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 Lincolnshire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Liaise (Lincolnshire SENDIASS)
SEND Team
Lincolnshire County Council SEND Strategy and Delivery Team
Occupational Therapy
Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (LPFT Children's OT)
Speech and Language Therapy
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (SALT)
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
SpecialBoston Endeavour Academy
SpecialKisimul School
SpecialNewton Bridge Academy
SpecialSt Bernard's School
SpecialSt Lawrence School
SpecialThe Lincoln St Christopher's School
SpecialThe St Francis Special School, Lincoln
SpecialTulip Academy
SpecialNot judgedWarren Wood - A Specialist Academy
SpecialGoodAcacia School
SpecialAspiration House School
SpecialBridge House Independent School
SpecialCar Dyke School
SpecialCompass Community School Lincolnshire
SpecialEsland Grantham School
SpecialHolton Sleaford Independent School
SpecialMeadows View School
SpecialOakwood House Independent School
SpecialThe Willows School
SpecialThree Chestnuts
SpecialTudor Lodge Therapeutic School
SpecialWillow School
SpecialWitham Prospect School
SpecialConingsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGoodFriskney All Saints Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGoodThe Gainsborough Academy
SecondaryRequires ImprovementThe Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementUnderstanding 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 Lincolnshire.
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