SEND Services in Stockport
Stockport, a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, has a higher proportion of children and young people with identified SEND needs - around 10.7% - than the national average of 8.5%, reflecting focused efforts to recognise and support diverse needs across its communities. SEND support in Stockport prioritises those in more deprived areas like Adswood and Brinnington, where needs are greatest, alongside initiatives like the Balanced System to better allocate speech and language resources based on local disadvantage and pupil numbers. With EHCP numbers rising steadily to meet growing demand, particularly for autism and social, emotional and mental health needs, families can turn to Stockport SENDIASS from the Together Trust for impartial guidance through the process. You're not alone - local services are here to help every step of the way.
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Schools & SEND Provision
135
Schools
18
Specialist
21
SEN Units & Resource Bases
47,999
Total Pupils
7,109 pupils
2,925 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 Stockport's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Stockport SENDIASS (Together Trust)
Parent Carer Forum
Parents in Partnership Stockport (PIPS) / Parents and Carers Together (PACT)
SEND Team
Stockport Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
Stockport NHS FT Children's OT
Speech and Language Therapy
Stockport NHS FT / Pennine Care SALT
Other Services
SEND Local Offer Directory
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Acorns School
SpecialBroadstones School
SpecialHeaton School
SpecialRequires ImprovementLisburne School
SpecialOakgrove School
SpecialRoyal School, Manchester
SpecialWillow House School
SpecialAgricultural and Rural Centre
SpecialBridge House School
SpecialBrinksway School
SpecialPure Innovations Trading As Pure College
SpecialReddish Hall School
SpecialRoyal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)
SpecialMeadowbank Primary School
PrimaryMoorfield Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementRose Hill Primary School
PrimaryGoodSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryGoodSt Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
PrimaryRequires ImprovementThorn Grove Primary School
PrimaryBradshaw Hall Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingBredbury Green Primary School
PrimaryGoodBrookside Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementEtchells Primary School
PrimaryHazel Grove High School
SecondaryGoodHollywood Park Nursery School
NurseryNot judgedLadybridge Primary School
PrimaryGoodPriestnall School
SecondaryRequires ImprovementNot Applicable
Queensgate Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingThe Kingsway 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 Stockport.
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