SEND Services in Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin, a unitary authority in the West Midlands blending urban and suburban communities, offers dedicated SEND support that reflects its higher-than-average prevalence of children with special educational needs compared to England overall. While demand for special school places and EHCP assessments runs above national levels, local services focus on common needs like moderate learning difficulties, speech and language issues, and social emotional mental health, with Telford SENDIASS providing free, impartial guidance to help navigate it all. Parents can feel reassured knowing the area is addressing growing pressures through targeted provision, even amidst broader challenges like population growth and health disparities.
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Schools & SEND Provision
84
Schools
8
Specialist
4
SEN Unit & Resource Bases
33,610
Total Pupils
5,192 pupils
1,612 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 Telford and Wrekin's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Telford SENDIASS
SEND Team
Portage
Portage Service
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Service
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Mediation / Disagreement Resolution
Multiple providers including Prime Resolution, KIDS, Together Trust, Progress Care Solutions, DMR Services, Resolution Dynamics
Various mediation providers available for SEND disagreements
Sensory Support Service
Sensory Inclusion Service (SIS)
Accepts referrals primarily from health agencies
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Travel Assistance Team
Personal Budgets / Direct Payments
Direct Payments Team
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Independent Travel Training
Learning Support Advisory Team
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Haughton School
SpecialOverley Hall School
SpecialSouthall School
SpecialAspris Telford School
SpecialRodenhurst School
SpecialThe Seeds School
SpecialJohn Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
PrimaryGoodNewport Infant School and Nursery
PrimaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Telford and Wrekin.
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Social Care
Children with Disabilities Team