SEND Services in Redcar and Cleveland
In Redcar and Cleveland, a unitary authority blending coastal towns with rural areas in the North East, SEND support is designed to meet families' needs amid rising demand for specialist provision, as outlined in the local SEND Strategy 2024-2027. This strategy tackles challenges like more children identified with SEND and barriers to mainstream school participation, while building on strengths such as meeting the 20-week EHCP assessment target. South Tees SENDIASS offers free, impartial advice to guide you through the process, and with support from groups like SEND Family Voice, you're not alone in navigating local services.
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Schools & SEND Provision
65
Schools
6
Specialist
9
SEN Units & Resource Bases
20,988
Total Pupils
3,385 pupils
1,130 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 Redcar and Cleveland's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
South Tees SENDIASS
SEND Team
Early Years SEND Team
Short Breaks
Short breaks informationOccupational Therapy
South Tees Hospitals NHS (Children's OT)
Speech and Language Therapy
South Tees Hospitals NHS (Children's SALT)
Other Services
Early Help Service
South Tees Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH)
Children's Continuing Care
Learning Disability Team (Social Care)
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Preparing for Adulthood
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Kirkleatham Hall School
SpecialInvested Education
SpecialMackenzie Thorpe Centre
SpecialDormanstown Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodFreebrough Academy
SecondaryOutstandingOld Farm School
SpecialOverfields Primary School
PrimaryGoodGrangetown Primary School
PrimaryGoodOutwood Academy Normanby
SecondaryInadequateUnderstanding 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 Redcar and Cleveland.
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Social Care
Children's social care services including support for disabled children