SEND Services in Shropshire
Shropshire, a largely rural county with pockets of deprivation and rural isolation, is committed to strengthening SEND support through its new SEND and AP Strategy 2024-2029, developed with input from families and young people to foster an inclusive system where everyone can thrive. This approach aligns with rising national trends in special educational needs while addressing local challenges like growing demand, as highlighted in recent needs assessments comparing Shropshire to regional and national benchmarks. The Shropshire SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers free, confidential guidance to help you and your child navigate these services with confidence.
With Shropshire's SENDIASS offering that vital guidance amid growing local demand, JakTrack steps in as your everyday companion, helping you feel prepared and in control as you log simple daily moments like sleep and behaviour - building a quiet, powerful evidence base over time that strengthens with every use. Starting early means walking into EHCP reviews or appointments supported and confident, no matter the rural distances or waits. It's the gentle nudge that turns overwhelm into quiet assurance for Shropshire families. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
184
Schools
24
Specialist
22
SEN Units & Resource Bases
44,320
Total Pupils
6,141 pupils
2,512 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 Shropshire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Shropshire SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Hours: Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm
SEND Team
EHCP Team
Portage
Educational Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Children's Occupational Therapy Team
Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Preparing for Adulthood Team
Early Help Family Support Workers
Public Health Nursing Service
Home to School Transport
Autism West Midlands
Kids Universal Autism Support Service
Early Help and Support Team (E-HAST)
Family Information Service
Bee-U Learning Disability Team
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Access School
SpecialAmberleigh Therapeutic School
SpecialCondover College Limited
SpecialDarwin School
SpecialDerwen College
SpecialLamledge School
SpecialOakwood School
SpecialOptions Higford
SpecialSeverndale Specialist Academy
SpecialNot judgedSmallbrook School
SpecialThe Henslow and Evolution School
SpecialAcorn Wood
SpecialBettws Lifehouse
SpecialCompass Community School Vicarage Park
SpecialEsland Shropshire School
SpecialHarlescott House School
SpecialOverton School
SpecialPhysis Academy
SpecialThe Fitzroy Academy
SpecialThe Gables Learning Centre
SpecialThe Mews
SpecialWestbury School
SpecialSt. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGoodWhitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy
PrimaryAlbrighton Primary School & Nursery
PrimaryCleobury Mortimer Primary School
PrimaryGoodEllesmere Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedShrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
PrimarySir John Talbot's School
SecondaryGoodSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryNot judgedSt Lawrence CofE Primary School
PrimaryThe Lacon Childe 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 Shropshire.
Navigating SEND in Shropshire?
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