SEND Services in Liverpool
In the bustling urban heart of Liverpool, SEND support is shaped by a dedicated strategy for 2023-2026, co-created with parents, carers, and young people to better meet social care needs, cut waiting times, and boost access to therapies like speech and language support. The city is expanding its specialist provision with exciting developments, including a groundbreaking £37 million net-zero Princes SEND School set to open in Dovecot by 2029, offering 250 places in state-of-the-art therapeutic environments for children with complex needs, following recent upgrades at Bank View School. For impartial guidance through this landscape, Liverpool & Knowsley SENDIASS from Barnardo's is here to help every step of the way, ensuring families feel supported in this vibrant metropolitan area.
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Schools & SEND Provision
187
Schools
19
Specialist
19
SEN Units & Resource Bases
79,515
Total Pupils
14,062 pupils
5,590 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 Liverpool's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Liverpool & Knowsley SENDIASS (Barnardo's)
SEND Team
Liverpool City Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
Alder Hey Children's NHS FT OT
Speech and Language Therapy
Alder Hey Children's NHS FT SALT
Other Services
SEND Local Offer
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Abbot's Lea School
SpecialOutstandingBank View High School
SpecialNot judgedChildwall Abbey School
SpecialClifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College
SpecialLakeside School
SpecialLiverpool Progressive School
SpecialMillstead School
SpecialPalmerston School
SpecialPrinces School
SpecialRedbridge High School
SpecialRoyal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
SpecialSandfield Park School
SpecialOutstandingSt Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
SpecialRequires ImprovementBirtenshaw School Merseyside
SpecialCavendish View School
SpecialHazel Cottage School
SpecialAll Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedBlessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedPhoenix Primary School
PrimaryGoodEllergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre
NurseryMab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School
PrimaryMatthew Arnold Primary School
PrimaryGoodNotre Dame Catholic Academy
SecondaryRequires ImprovementOur Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryPleasant Street Primary School
PrimaryGoodSpringwood Heath Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedUnderstanding 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 Liverpool.
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