SEND Services in Rotherham
Rotherham, a metropolitan borough in Yorkshire and the Humber, is actively strengthening SEND support through its SEND Sufficiency Strategy 2026-2029, which builds on recent expansions of 336 special school places and 144 resource provision places to keep more children educated locally with their peers. New Threshold of Needs documents now guide families, schools, and settings in matching the right level of help for needs like communication, cognition, social-emotional wellbeing, and physical or sensory challenges, promoting consistent support across the area. Rotherham SENDIASS offers impartial information, advice, and guidance to help you and your child navigate this system with confidence - you're not alone in this journey.
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Schools & SEND Provision
126
Schools
9
Specialist
15
SEN Units & Resource Bases
45,492
Total Pupils
7,786 pupils
2,913 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 Rotherham's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Rotherham SENDIASS
Hours: Standard working hours
Parent Carer Forum
Rotherham Parent Carers Forum
Local parent/carer voice organisation providing support and representation for families
EHCP
EHCP request formSEN Team
Rotherham EHC Hub
Locality 1 (Central): [email protected]; Locality 2 (North): [email protected]; Locality 3 (South): [email protected]
Median assessment: 20 weeks (legal limit: 20)
SEND Team
Rotherham SEND Service
Portage
Portage Service
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
Children's Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Early Help / Family Support
Early Help Teams
North Team: 01709 334458 or 01709 430420; South Team: 01709 334417 or 01709 2872530; Central Team: 01709 336660 or 01709 828983
Child Development Centre (CDC)
Autism Pathway / Autism Assessment
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
North AMH referrals: [email protected]; South AMH referrals: [email protected]
Personal Budgets / Direct Payments
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Wheelchair Service
Continence Service
Sensory Support Service (hearing/visual impairment)
Mediation / Disagreement Resolution
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Milton School
SpecialInadequateThe Willows School
SpecialAbbeywood School
SpecialROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE
SpecialAnston Hillcrest Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedGreasbrough Primary School
PrimaryGoodThurcroft Junior Academy
PrimaryNot judgedBramley Grange Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementBrinsworth Academy
SecondarySwinton Academy
SecondaryGoodWales High School
SecondaryWath Victoria Primary School
PrimaryWickersley School and Sports College
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 Rotherham.
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Social Care
Children's Disability Team