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SEND Services in Stockton-on-Tees

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Stockton-on-Tees, a bustling market town in the Tees Valley with around 85,000 residents, offers dedicated SEND support tailored to its mix of urban and riverside communities, helping families navigate services from early years through to adulthood. Local EHCP assessments align with the 20-week statutory timeline, matching national standards amid rising demand for plans across England, while the area benefits from a growing network of specialist school provisions. You're not alone - Stockton's SENDIASS provides free, impartial advice to guide you every step, connecting you to the right local resources with understanding and expertise.

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Schools & SEND Provision

86

Schools

8

Specialist

27

SEN Units & Resource Bases

34,153

Total Pupils

13.7%receive SEN Support

4,678 pupils

5.5%have an EHCP

1,873 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 Stockton-on-Tees's Local Offer

IASS

Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.

SENDIASS

Parent Carer Forum

Stockton Parent Carer Forum

EHCP

Median assessment: 20 weeks (legal limit: 20)

SEND Team

Occupational Therapy

NHS OT via referral

Speech and Language Therapy

NHS SALT via referral

Social Care

Families Information Service contact for childcare and support services

Other Services

Preparing for Adulthood

Home to School Transport

Mediation

Personal Budgets

The Family Hub

SEND Citizen Portal

SEND Professional Portal

The Children's Hub

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Abbey Hill Academy

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 357TS19 8BU
AutismModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Westlands Academy

Special
Ages 11-16Capacity: 85TS17 9RA
Social & Emotional

Ash Trees Academy

Special
Ages 3-11Capacity: 189TS23 2BU

Elmbank Learning Centre

Special
Ages 7-18Capacity: 6TS20 1PQ

Green Gates Academy

SpecialGood
Ages 5-11Capacity: 50TS19 0JD

Hartwell School

Special
Ages 5-18Capacity: 120TS18 3TN

King Edwin School

Special
Ages 6-18Capacity: 90TS20 1LG

Kiora Hall

Special
Ages 5-19Capacity: 35TS19 9JS

Bowesfield Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420TS18 3JB
Speech & LanguageSocial & Emotional

Egglescliffe School

SecondaryOutstanding
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1500TS16 0LA
Autism
Resource base: 5 places

Hardwick Green Primary Academy

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 2-11Capacity: 360TS19 8WF
Speech & LanguageAutismModerate Learning

High Clarence Academy

PrimaryRequires Improvement
Ages 2-11Capacity: 105TS2 1SY
OtherSpeech & Language

Mill Lane Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 255TS18 1QX
Speech & Language

Pentland Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 363TS23 2RG
Autism
Resource base: 10 places

Preston Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 242TS16 0BE
VisualHearingAutism
Resource base: 20 places

St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 300TS19 0FB
AutismPhysicalModerate Learning
Resource base: 20 places

Yarm Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 430TS15 9HF
Speech & Language

Billingham South Community Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-11Capacity: 486TS23 1BE
PhysicalModerate Learning
Resource base: 20 places

Conyers School

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1366TS15 9ET
Specific LearningModerate Learning
Resource base: 10 places

Junction Farm Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420TS16 0EU
Speech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning
Resource base: 10 places

Myton Park Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 210TS17 5BL
Moderate Learning
Resource base: 10 places

North Shore Academy

SecondaryOutstanding
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1050TS20 2AY
Autism
Resource base: 10 places

Northfield School and Sports College

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1650TS22 5EG
VisualHearing
Resource base: 20 places

Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1050TS19 0QH
Autism
Resource base: 10 places

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-16Capacity: 600TS19 8TF
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate Learning
Resource base: 30 places

Prior's Mill CofE Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 540TS22 5BX
Speech & Language

Rosebrook Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 2-11Capacity: 450TS19 9LF
Autism
Resource base: 10 places

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 420TS19 7HA
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 6 places

St Paul's Catholic Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 196TS22 5LU
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 6 places

Thornaby Academy

SecondaryRequires Improvement
Ages 11-16Capacity: 790TS17 9DB
Other
Resource base: 10 places

Understanding 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 Stockton-on-Tees.

To request a statutory EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) assessment in Stockton-on-Tees, contact your child's school or setting to discuss your concerns and complete at least two cycles of the graduated response first. Then, submit an Education Health and Care Assessment Request (EHCAR) form to the local authority with your consent; they will decide within six weeks whether to proceed. For support, reach out to SENDIASS at 01642 527158 or [email protected].
Stockton-on-Tees SENDIASS is an Information, Advice and Support Service for children and young people with SEND. They provide free, impartial help on education, health, and care needs, including guidance through the EHCP process. Contact them at 01642 527158 or [email protected].
Stockton-on-Tees has 8 specialist schools for children with special educational needs, plus 9 schools with SEN units and 18 schools with resource bases. These provisions support the 1,873 pupils with EHCPs and 4,678 on SEN Support out of 34,153 total pupils. Find more details on the Local Offer.
The Local Offer lists all SEND services, support, and provisions available in Stockton-on-Tees for children and young people. It covers education, health, care, and local activities. View it at http://stocktoninformationdirectory.org/kb5/stockton/directory/localoffer.page.
The EHCP assessment process in Stockton-on-Tees has a median time of 20 weeks, matching the statutory deadline for issuing a final plan if approved. Delays can occur in exception cases, but the local authority aims to meet these timescales. Check with SENDIASS for your specific situation.

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