SEND Services in Northamptonshire West
Navigating SEND support in Northamptonshire West can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone - local partners are working together following a 2024 Ofsted and CQC inspection to strengthen services and address growing demand, which has risen faster here than nationally. While challenges like longer assessment waits exist, positive steps include an ambitious co-produced SEND strategy, extra funding for the council's team, and strong early help plus emotional wellbeing offers that benefit many children. Your first port of call for impartial guidance is the SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS), ready to help you explore options in this mix of urban and rural area.
With longer assessment waits in Northamptonshire West, JakTrack steps in as your quiet companion, helping you feel prepared and in control by gently capturing daily evidence that builds a strong picture over time - starting early means you're supported when those key moments arrive. Families tell us it brings a sense of calm, turning scattered notes into clear insights so you walk into SEND IASS meetings or EHCP reviews truly ready. You're already doing the loving work; JakTrack just makes sure it counts. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
206
Schools
18
Specialist
25
SEN Units & Resource Bases
71,098
Total Pupils
9,314 pupils
3,337 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 Northamptonshire West's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS)
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND team
SEND Team
Portage
Inclusion and Intervention Support Team (IIST)
In West Northamptonshire, Portage services are provided by the Inclusion and Intervention Support Team (IIST)
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Support services for schools, young people and professionals
Other Services
Early Help Services
Northamptonshire Children's Trust
Children and Young People's Referral Management Centre (RMC)
CAMHS
NHFT
Special School Nursing Team
NHFT
Specialist Dental Service
NHFT
Home to School Transport
West Northamptonshire Council
Personal Budgets
Personal Budget Support Service
Preparing for Adulthood
Future Destinations
Community Transport
West Northamptonshire Council
Disabled Children's Register
West Northamptonshire Council
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Billing Brook Special School
SpecialCambian Northampton School
SpecialCambian Potterspury Lodge School
SpecialFairfields School
SpecialGreenfields Specialist School for Communication
SpecialNorthgate School Academy Trust
SpecialNot judgedOn Track Education Northampton
SpecialOverstone Park School
SpecialProgress Schools - Northamptonshire
SpecialEdgewood School
SpecialHampton Bridge School
SpecialOn Track Education Silverstone
SpecialWiEducate LTD
SpecialBlackthorn Primary School
PrimaryGoodCaroline Chisholm School
All-throughGoodCastle Academy
PrimaryEast Hunsbury Primary School
PrimaryHardingstone Academy
PrimaryHeadlands Primary School
PrimaryKingsthorpe Grove Primary School
PrimaryMoulton School and Science College
SecondaryGoodSimon de Senlis Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingSt James Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGoodMalcolm Arnold Academy
SecondaryVernon Terrace Primary School
PrimaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Northamptonshire West.
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Social Care
Adult Social Care
For young people transitioning to adult services