SEND Services in Southampton
Southampton, a vibrant unitary authority in the South East, offers dedicated SEND support in Southampton through its local services, including impartial advice from Southampton SENDIASS to help families navigate the system with confidence. As a bustling urban area, it benefits from strong school outreach by specialist teachers and the biggest-ever training programme for educators launched in early 2026, aimed at boosting inclusion and early intervention for children with special educational needs. These efforts reflect a commitment to meeting diverse needs effectively, providing reassurance that help is close at hand for parents embarking on this journey.
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Schools & SEND Provision
84
Schools
9
Specialist
12
SEN Units & Resource Bases
35,872
Total Pupils
5,718 pupils
2,233 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 Southampton's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Southampton SENDIASS
Parent Carer Forum
Southampton Parent Carer Forum
The Southampton Parent Carer Forum support families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by offering practical help, reducing isolation and working with professionals to improve services.
Facebook pageSEND Team
Southampton Neurodiversity Team
Portage
SEND & Portage Early Years Specialist Service
Educational Psychology
Southampton Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
SEND Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Children's Therapy Service
Other Services
Southampton Mental Health In Schools Team
CAMHS Southampton
Autism Hampshire
Southampton Autism Support Service
Behaviour Resource Service
Specialist Teaching Advisory Service
Specialist Teaching Advisory Service
Transition Therapy Team
Transition Therapy Team
Personal Budgets
Home to School Transport
Preparing for Adulthood
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Great Oaks School
SpecialOutstandingRosewood Free School
SpecialSpringwell School
SpecialThe Cedar School
SpecialThe Polygon School
SpecialThe Serendipity School
SpecialVermont School
SpecialNot judgedNew Avenue School
SpecialYarrow Heights School
SpecialMason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit
PrimaryRequires ImprovementRedbridge Community School
SecondaryGoodHoly Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
PrimaryNot Applicable
Newlands Primary School
PrimaryUnderstanding 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 Southampton.
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Social Care
Southampton Community Learning Disability Team