SEND Services in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire's large rural landscape shapes SEND support in North Yorkshire, spreading services across vast areas but fostering strong community ties that help families connect with tailored help. With EHCP and SEN support rates below the national average of 3.3% and 14.2%, the area focuses on early intervention through initiatives like the Multi-Agency Screening Team, which has reduced child social care referrals by 12% this year for better outcomes. SENDIASS North Yorkshire offers free, confidential advice to guide you every step, so you are not alone in navigating this journey.
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Schools & SEND Provision
378
Schools
19
Specialist
21
SEN Units & Resource Bases
87,375
Total Pupils
12,153 pupils
4,007 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 Yorkshire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIASS North Yorkshire
SEND Team
SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
North Yorkshire Children's Occupational Therapy (NY PT)
Speech and Language Therapy
North Yorkshire Community Speech and Language Therapy (NY CST)
Other Services
Carers Plus Yorkshire Ltd
Carers' Resource
North Yorkshire Connect
North Yorkshire Locality Boards
Preparing for Adulthood
Home to School Transport
Independent Travel Training
North Yorkshire Youth Voice
Personal Budgets and Direct Payments
North Yorkshire Local Assistance Fund (NYLAF)
Family Fund
Wellbeing in Mind
Schools
Brooklands School
SpecialCambian Scarborough School
SpecialCambian Spring Hill
SpecialCedar House School
SpecialHenshaws College
SpecialMowbray Academy
SpecialSpringhead School
SpecialSpringwater Academy
SpecialGoodStonegate School
SpecialThe Dales School
SpecialThe Forest School
SpecialNot judgedThe Woodlands Academy
SpecialGoodWelburn Hall School
SpecialGoodClervaux Garden School
SpecialFenton Grange School
SpecialStrive for Education
SpecialAlverton Primary School
PrimaryBeckwithshaw Community Primary School
PrimaryGoodEast Whitby Primary Academy
PrimaryNot judgedHarrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
PrimaryKnaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGoodNorton Community Primary School
PrimaryGoodStokesley Primary Academy
PrimaryThe Rubicon Centre
SpecialWensleydale School
SecondaryGoodWest Cliff Primary School
PrimaryGoodWhitby School
SecondaryRequires 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 North Yorkshire.
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