SEND Services in Norfolk
Norfolk, a largely rural county in the East of England, offers SEND support tailored to its spread-out communities, where services often prioritise transport links and local hubs to make access easier for families. You're not alone in navigating this - Norfolk SEND Partnership IASS provides free, impartial advice to help at every step, from early assessments to transitions. Recent efforts include ongoing reviews of specialist provision to address growing needs, building on strengths like dedicated parent carer forums while working through typical rural challenges such as longer travel for some therapies.
In Norfolk's spread-out communities, where longer travel can make therapies and appointments feel overwhelming, JakTrack steps in as your quiet companion, helping you feel prepared and in control no matter the distance. It gently tracks those everyday moments - sleep, meals, behaviour - turning them into a growing evidence base that builds strength over time, so starting early means walking into EHCP reviews or IASS meetings truly supported. You'll wonder how you managed without that steady sense of clarity amidst the rural challenges. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
455
Schools
37
Specialist
59
SEN Units & Resource Bases
123,885
Total Pupils
17,985 pupils
8,149 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 Norfolk's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Norfolk SEND Partnership IASS
Parent Carer Forum
NANSA Youth and Transition Services
Norfolk Association for Neurodiversity Support (NANSA) provides youth and transition services.
SEND Team
Norfolk SEND and Inclusion Support
Norfolk County Council
Main council SEND department contact line.
Short Breaks
Mill Lodge
Portage
Portage Home Visitor
Educational Psychology
Norfolk Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
Norfolk Occupational Therapy for Children
Speech and Language Therapy
Norfolk Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Personal Budgets and Direct Payments
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition Team
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Key Worker Service
Continence Service
Autism Pathway
Sensory Support Service (Visual Impairment)
Sensory Support Service (Hearing Impairment)
Wheelchair Service
Sleep Service
Challenging Behaviour / Positive Behaviour Support
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Mediation / Disagreement Resolution
Early Help / Family Support
Child Development Centre (CDC)
Direct Payments
Named Worker / Key Worker
Short Stay School for Norfolk
Engage Multi Academy Trust / Short Stay School
Specialist Resource Bases (SRBs)
Norfolk Schools SRB Team
Dyslexia Outreach Service
Dyslexia Outreach Service
Transition Planning and Support
Transition Team
Special Educational Needs Transport
SEN Transport Team
Virtual School for Sensory Support
Virtual School Sensory Support
Independent Schools Sector
Independent Schools Team
Disagreement Resolution
Disagreement Resolution Team
Post-16 / NEET Support
NEET Guidance Adviser
Further Education Support
FE Guidance Team
Preparing for Adulthood Review
PFA Team
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Acorn Park School
SpecialAurora Eccles School
SpecialAvocet House
SpecialBure Park Specialist Academy
SpecialGoodChapel Green School
SpecialNot judgedChurchill Park Complex Needs School
SpecialEaton Hall Specialist Academy
SpecialGoodFred Nicholson School
SpecialFuture Education
SpecialHall School
SpecialHarford Manor School, Norwich
SpecialGoodJohn Grant School, Caister-on-Sea
SpecialNot judgedNovaturient School
SpecialSheridan House School
SpecialSheringham Woodfields School
SpecialSidestrand Hall School
SpecialSt Andrew's School
SpecialThe Clare School
SpecialThe Parkside School, Norwich
SpecialWestfield House School
SpecialAll Saints School
SpecialAurora White House School
SpecialBanks House School
SpecialCommunity-Ed Academy
SpecialCompass Community School Eld Park
SpecialKingsbrook School
SpecialOrchard Manor School
SpecialOrtus Education Ltd - West Raynham School
SpecialRed Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
SpecialThe Damara School
SpecialThe Lighthouse
SpecialThe Stables Independent School
SpecialTurnstone House School
SpecialDereham Neatherd High School
SecondaryNot judgedDownham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
PrimaryHillside Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedLionwood Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryNot judgedManor Field Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryMile Cross Primary School
PrimaryRedcastle Family School
PrimaryGoodSprowston Infant School
PrimaryGoodSt Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryNot Applicable
Terrington St Clement Community School
PrimaryWatton Junior School
PrimaryNot judgedAcle Academy
SecondaryGoodArden Grove Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryNot judgedBrowick Road Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryNot judgedCaister Infant With Nursery School
PrimaryColman Infant School
PrimaryNot judgedColman Junior School
PrimaryNot judgedCromer Junior School
PrimaryGoodDrake Primary School
PrimaryGoodEdith Cavell Academy and Nursery
PrimaryEdward Worlledge Ormiston Academy
PrimaryGoodFirside Junior School
PrimaryGeorge White Junior School
PrimaryGoodHappisburgh Church of England Primary Academy
PrimaryRequires ImprovementHeartsease Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodLakenham Primary School
PrimaryGoodMarshland High School
SecondaryMillfield Primary School
PrimaryMundesley Infant School
PrimaryNot judgedSouthtown Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementSt Michael's Church of England Academy
PrimaryGoodSuffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer
PrimaryNot judgedThe Thetford Academy
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 Norfolk.
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Social Care
Norfolk Children With Disabilities Teams