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SEND Services in Thurrock

East of EnglandUnitary Authority
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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

12.1%receive SEN Support

3,835 pupils

5.9%have an EHCP

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.

View Thurrock's Local Offer

IASS

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

Parent Advisory Team Thurrock (PATT)

SEND Team

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

years old

Beacon Hill Academy

Special
Ages 3-19Capacity: 75RM15 5AY
Severe Learning

Treetops Free School

SpecialGood
Ages 4-16Capacity: 147RM16 2WU
AutismModerate Learning

Treetops School

Special
Ages 5-19Capacity: 318RM16 2WU
AutismModerate Learning

OA - North View

Special
Ages 9-14Capacity: 30RM18 7RT

Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420SS17 0DF
VisualOther
SEN unit: 5 places

Arthur Bugler Primary School

Primary
Ages 5-11Capacity: 420SS17 7BQ
Autism

Aveley Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 446RM15 4AA
Autism
SEN unit: 10 places

Deneholm Primary School

Primary
Ages 4-11Capacity: 420RM16 2SS
Autism
SEN unit: 10 places

Dilkes Academy

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420RM15 5JQ
Social & Emotional
SEN unit: 10 places

East Tilbury Primary School

Primary
Ages 4-11Capacity: 780RM18 8SB
Social & EmotionalModerate Learning
SEN unit: 10 places

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

SecondaryOutstanding
Ages 11-19Capacity: 1200RM16 6SA
Speech & LanguageAutism
SEN unit: 20 places

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 630RM16 6SA
Speech & Language

Lansdowne Primary Academy

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 734RM18 7QB
Moderate Learning
SEN unit: 10 places

Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 480SS17 9BH
Speech & Language
SEN unit: 20 places

Ormiston Park Academy

SecondaryRequires Improvement
Ages 11-16Capacity: 750RM15 4RU
Social & Emotional
SEN unit: 30 places

Quarry Hill Academy

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 510RM17 5UT
Social & Emotional
SEN unit: 10 places

St Clere's School

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-19Capacity: 1500SS17 0NW
VisualHearing
SEN unit: 17 places

Stifford Clays Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 742RM16 2ST
Autism
SEN unit: 10 places

Thameside Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 860RM17 6EF
Social & EmotionalModerate Learning
SEN unit: 6 places

Warren Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 450RM16 6NB
Hearing
SEN unit: 18 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 Thurrock.

Contact Thurrock Council's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team by email or phone (01375 652 555) to request an education, health and care needs assessment. You can request an assessment if you're a parent, carer, or young person aged 16 or over, and the council will present your request to a specialist panel within 4 weeks to decide whether an assessment is needed.
PATT is Thurrock's independent Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) and can advise you on all matters relating to special educational needs and disabilities. They can help you understand the EHCP process, support you through appeals, and offer informal mediation if you disagree with council decisions. You can contact them on 01375 389894 (call back service), text 07702 127 252, or email [email protected].
Thurrock has 4 specialist schools dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs, plus 2 schools with SEN units and 16 schools with resource bases. This means there are multiple options for specialist provision across the local authority depending on your child's needs.
The Local Offer is information about special educational needs and disability support available in your area, including services, schools, and support options. You can find Thurrock's Local Offer on the council website by searching for 'Local Offer', or visit askthurrock.org.uk/kb5/thurrock/fis/localoffer.page for detailed information about SEND services in the area.
The council will tell you within 16 weeks whether an EHC plan will be made for your child. Once a draft plan is created, you have at least 15 days to comment on it, and the council has 20 weeks from the date they receive your initial request to provide the final EHC plan.

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