SEND Services in Luton
In Luton, a bustling urban unitary authority in the East of England, SEND support is designed to meet the needs of children in a diverse community where demand for Education, Health and Care plans has grown rapidly in recent years, though rates remain below the national average. Local services navigate challenges like higher deprivation in some wards and a pattern where boys are nearly three times more likely than girls to have an EHC plan, following national trends. You're not alone - SENDIAS Luton offers free, impartial advice to guide you through it all, while the EPIC Parent Carer Forum provides a strong voice for families just like yours.
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Schools & SEND Provision
76
Schools
5
Specialist
16
SEN Units & Resource Bases
42,166
Total Pupils
5,757 pupils
2,182 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 Luton's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIAS Luton
Parent Carer Forum
EPIC (Empowerment, Partnership, Influence and Change) Luton Parent Carer Forum
Parent carer forum in Luton offering parents a collective voice and support for families with SEND children.
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Assessment Team
SEND Team
Educational Psychology
Child & Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
Paediatric Occupational Therapy Services (Bedfordshire and Luton)
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
Other Services
Autism Team
Child Development Centre / Community Paediatrics
Home to School Transport
Personal Budgets
Direct Payments
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition Team
CAMHS
Mediation / Disagreement Resolution
Sensory Support Service
Early Help / Family Support
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Active Support Education Centre
SpecialLady Zia Wernher School
SpecialRichmond Hill School
SpecialGoodWoodlands Secondary School
SpecialOutstandingBramingham Primary School
PrimaryGoodCardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
SecondaryChapel Street Nursery School
NurseryGrasmere Nursery School
NurseryGoodHart Hill Nursery School
NurseryIcknield High School
SecondaryGoodLea Manor High School
SecondaryInadequateRothesay Nursery School
NurseryStopsley High School
SecondaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Luton.
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Social Care
Children's Disability Team