SEND Services in Thurrock
Thurrock, a unitary authority in the East of England blending urban and riverside communities, offers dedicated SEND support tailored to local families, with independent guidance available from the Parent Advisory Team Thurrock (PATT). The area celebrates the achievements of children and young people with SEND through its annual SEND and Alternative Provision Awards, now in its second year, spotlighting resilience and progress across the borough. Building on strong partnerships like the Brighter Futures Children's Strategy, Thurrock focuses on early help, school wellbeing, and preparing young people for adulthood, providing reassurance that help is here when you need it.
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Schools & SEND Provision
58
Schools
4
Specialist
18
SEN Units & Resource Bases
31,712
Total Pupils
3,835 pupils
1,858 pupils
Services & Contacts
Local Offer
Every Local Authority must publish a "Local Offer" - a directory of all SEND services and provision in their area.
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Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Parent Advisory Team Thurrock (PATT)
SEND Team
Thurrock SEND Service
Educational Psychology
Thurrock Education Psychology Team (EPS)
Occupational Therapy
NHS Children's Occupational Therapy (refer via GP/school/SEND team)
Speech and Language Therapy
NHS Children's Speech and Language Therapy (refer via GP/school/SEND team)
Other Services
Sensory Support Service
Autism/ADHD Assessment Services
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Beacon Hill Academy
SpecialOA - North View
SpecialAveley Primary School
PrimaryGoodDilkes Academy
PrimaryOutstandingEast Tilbury Primary School
PrimaryHarris Academy Chafford Hundred
SecondaryOutstandingHarris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
PrimaryLansdowne Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodMossbourne Herd Lane Academy
PrimaryOrmiston Park Academy
SecondaryRequires ImprovementQuarry Hill Academy
PrimarySt Clere's School
SecondaryNot judgedStifford Clays Primary School
PrimaryGoodThameside Primary School
PrimaryNot 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 Thurrock.
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