SEND Services in Slough
Slough, a vibrant urban unitary authority in the South East, is committed to strengthening SEND support in Slough through a fresh approach that keeps children and young people local first, with ongoing investments in school provisions to meet diverse needs. Following a 2025 Ofsted and CQC inspection that highlighted areas needing urgent improvement, the local partnership has rolled out a Priority Action and Impact Plan, co-designed with parent carers, children, and professionals, alongside a new SEND and Inclusion Strategy for 2025-2030 to build more inclusive services over the coming years. Initiatives like the SEND Youth Forum and partnerships boosting youth activities add real community energy, while Slough SENDIASS offers impartial guidance to help families navigate it all with confidence.
With Slough SENDIASS offering that vital impartial guidance and the new strategies building inclusive services, JakTrack steps in as your everyday companion, helping families feel prepared and in control for those key EHCP moments and appointments. It quietly gathers your daily notes on sleep, meals, and behaviour, turning them into clear patterns over time so you walk into meetings supported by your own story - not starting from scratch. The earlier you begin, the stronger that evidence grows, giving you real confidence amid Slough's evolving SEND journey. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
59
Schools
4
Specialist
17
SEN Units & Resource Bases
34,784
Total Pupils
3,811 pupils
1,457 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 Slough's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Slough SENDIASS
Parent Carer Forum
Special Voices
Parent carer forum representing families of children with SEND in Slough (until March 2025)
SEND Team
Slough SEND Team
Portage
Integrated Support Service
Provides early years support including portage-style home visiting services
Educational Psychology
Integrated Support Service
Educational psychology services are provided through the Integrated Support Service
Occupational Therapy
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Children's occupational therapy services provided through NHS Berkshire Healthcare
Speech and Language Therapy
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Speech and Language Therapy services for children and young people
Other Services
Autism Berkshire
CAMHS Getting Help Teams
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service
Family Fund
Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service
Together As One
Slough Community Transport & Shopmobility
Crossroads Care Slough
SL1 4XE
Home-Start Berkshire East
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre
NurseryMarish Primary School
PrimaryGoodBaylis Court Nursery School
NurseryCastleview Primary School
PrimaryGoodColnbrook Church of England Primary School
PrimaryDitton Park Academy
SecondaryPhoenix Infant Academy
PrimarySlough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
SecondaryNot judgedSt Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryThe Godolphin Junior Academy
PrimaryThe Langley Academy
SecondaryGoodThe Westgate School
SecondaryNot judgedUnderstanding 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 Slough.
Navigating SEND in Slough?
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Social Care
Slough Children First
Children's social care services including support for disabled children