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SEND Services in North East Lincolnshire

East MidlandsUnitary Authority
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North East Lincolnshire, a compact unitary authority blending coastal towns and rural communities, offers SEND support tailored to its unique local needs, with a percentage of pupils identified with special educational needs lower than both neighbouring areas and the national average. While the area faces challenges like a lower rate of new EHCP plans issued within the 20-week statutory timeframe compared to neighbours, it shows strengths such as a lower SEND tribunal appeal rate and higher employment rates for adults with learning disabilities. The recently launched SENDAP Strategy 2024-2029 outlines fresh commitments to improvement, and SENDIASS North East Lincolnshire provides impartial guidance to help you navigate this every step of the way - we're here to support you and your child with confidence.

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Schools & SEND Provision

72

Schools

5

Specialist

4

SEN Unit & Resource Bases

23,830

Total Pupils

13.6%receive SEN Support

3,244 pupils

5.9%have an EHCP

1,397 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 North East Lincolnshire's Local Offer

IASS

Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.

SENDIASS North East Lincolnshire

01472 326363[email protected]Website

EHCP

EHCP request form

SEN Team

Special Educational Needs Assessment and Review Team (SENART)

01472 323166[email protected]Website

Median assessment: 20 weeks (legal limit: 20)

Portage

Portage Service

07825 119152[email protected]Website

Term-time home visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology Service

Website

Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy Service

Website

Services provided by Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Social Care

Children's Social Care

Website

Other Services

Child Development Centre

Website

Health Visiting Service

01472 323660[email protected]

CAMHS (Young Minds Matter)

01472 252570

Compass GO Mental Health Support Teams

Website

Home to School Transport

[email protected]Website

Autism Strategy Team

Website

Young People's Progression Service (YPSS)

01472 326294[email protected]

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Best Futures

Special
Ages 5-11Capacity: 15DN37 7AW
Social & Emotional
Website

Cambridge Park Academy

SpecialGood
Ages 3-19Capacity: 220DN34 5EB
AutismModerate Learning
Ofsted Website

Humberston Park School

Special
Ages 3-19Capacity: 106DN36 4HS
VisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensoryPhysicalSevere LearningProfound & Multiple
Ofsted Website

Linkage College

Special
Ages 16-25Capacity: 240DN32 9RU
Severe Learning
Website

The Orchard Independent Special School

Special
Ages 11-16Capacity: 101DN37 9PH
Website

Healing Academy

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1020DN41 7QD
Speech & Language
Ofsted Website

Littlecoates Primary Academy

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 210DN31 2QX
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningProfound & Multiple
SEN unit: 14 places
Ofsted Website

Waltham Gateway Academy

Primary
Ages 4-11Capacity: 210DN37 0UG
Social & Emotional
Ofsted Website

Understanding 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 North East Lincolnshire.

To request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in North East Lincolnshire, contact the local authority via their website at www.nelincs.gov.uk where a request form is available. You can also get free, impartial advice from SENDIASS North East Lincolnshire by calling 01472 326363 or emailing [email protected] to guide you through the process. They support parents and young people in understanding how to make the request effectively.
SENDIASS North East Lincolnshire provides free, confidential, and impartial information, advice, and support on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for parents, carers, children, and young people up to age 25. They help with topics like EHCPs, school admissions, appeals, and signposting to other services, and can be contacted at 01472 326363 or [email protected]. The service is open Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday 8:30am-4pm.
North East Lincolnshire has 5 specialist SEND schools, plus 1 school with an SEN unit and 3 schools with resource bases to support children with special educational needs. These provisions serve around 1,397 pupils with EHCPs out of 23,830 total pupils. More details on local schools can be found on the SEND Local Offer at sendlocaloffer.nelincs.gov.uk.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services, support, and provisions available in North East Lincolnshire for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. You can access it at sendlocaloffer.nelincs.gov.uk, which includes information on schools, health services, and more. It's designed to help parents easily find what support is offered locally.
The median time for an EHCP assessment in North East Lincolnshire is 20 weeks from the request to the final plan. This can vary based on individual circumstances, so contact SENDIASS at 01472 326363 for advice on your situation. They can explain the timeline and what to expect at each stage.

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