SEND Services in Salford
Salford, a vibrant metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, offers robust SEND support tailored to its urban communities, with initiatives like the SEND 0-25 Pathfinder in areas such as Eccles, Irlam and Cadishead testing family-led multi-agency meetings to replace traditional panels and better meet children's needs. The Salford Information, Advice and Support Service (SIASS) provides free, impartial guidance to help you navigate this landscape, while ongoing efforts such as SEND leadership training for school staff and parenting seminars for families of disabled children up to age 12 aim to build stronger support networks. You're not alone in this journey - Salford's commitment to empowering families through person-centred approaches, including personal budgets for young people with learning disabilities transitioning to adulthood, means help is here when you need it.
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Schools & SEND Provision
132
Schools
8
Specialist
26
SEN Units & Resource Bases
44,930
Total Pupils
7,822 pupils
2,624 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 Salford's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Salford Information, Advice and Support Service (SIASS)
Parent Carer Forum
Salford Parent Carer Forum C.I.C
Voluntary group for parent carers of children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEND
Facebook pageSEND Team
Portage
Portage Service
Home-visiting educational support for pre-school children mentioned in context of Early Help Services
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
Salford Care Organisation (NCA) Children's Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Salford Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service
Other Services
Autism Pathway / Autism Assessment
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Child Development Centre (CDC)
Early Help / Family Support
Sensory Support Service
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Mediation / Disagreement Resolution
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Wheelchair Service
Personal Budgets / Direct Payments
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Aim Habonim
SpecialChatsworth High School and Community College
SpecialOakwood Academy
SpecialSpringwood Primary School
SpecialAcer Academy, Salford
SpecialChatsworth Futures Limited
SpecialEdintervention School
SpecialBuile Hill Academy
SecondaryRequires ImprovementAll Hallows RC High School
SecondaryBrentnall Academy
PrimaryInadequateChrist Church CofE Primary School
PrimaryCo-op Academy Walkden
SecondaryGoodEllesmere Park High School
SecondaryGoodIrlam Endowed Primary School
PrimaryLark Hill Community Primary School
PrimaryGoodLewis Street Primary School
PrimaryMonton Green Primary School
PrimaryMoorside High School
SecondaryNot Applicable
Moss Valley Primary Academy
PrimaryNot judgedPeel Hall Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementRiver View Community Primary School
PrimarySt Ambrose Barlow RC High School
SecondaryGoodSt Philip's CofE Primary School
PrimaryGoodThe Deans Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingUnderstanding 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 Salford.
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Social Care
Children with Disabilities Social Care
Children with Disabilities social work intervention criteria available