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SEND Services in Trafford

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Trafford is a metropolitan authority in the North West of England with a growing commitment to inclusive SEND support, currently participating in the Department for Education's SEND and Alternative Provision Change Programme, which runs until August 2026 and is testing new approaches to early intervention and inclusion across nine local authority partnerships. The programme emphasises strengthening support within mainstream schools through coaching and outreach, creating clearer pathways for children who need additional help, and developing Local Inclusion Support Offers tailored to what works best in Trafford's own context. If you're new to navigating SEND support in Trafford, Trafford SENDIASS (the local SEND Information Advice and Support Service) is your independent point of contact - they can guide you through the system, explain your rights, and help you access the right support for your child at every stage. This page brings together the key local services, specialist provision, and practical information you'll need, alongside contact details for the support services available to your family.

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Schools & SEND Provision

102

Schools

11

Specialist

16

SEN Units & Resource Bases

45,585

Total Pupils

11.3%receive SEN Support

5,133 pupils

5.3%have an EHCP

2,411 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 Trafford's Local Offer

IASS

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

Trafford SENDIASS

Parent Carer Forum

Trafford Parents Forum (STEP)

SEND Team

Educational Psychology

Trafford Educational Psychology Service

Occupational Therapy

Trafford Children's Therapy Service (Occupational Therapy)

Speech and Language Therapy

Trafford Children's Speech and Language Therapy

Social Care

Complex Needs (Children's Social Care) Team

Other Services

Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance

Personal Budgets / Direct Payments

Autism Pathway / Autism Assessment

Sleep Service

Mediation / Disagreement Resolution

Preparing for Adulthood / Transition

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Brentwood School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 190M33 4GY
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Delamere School

Special
Ages 2-11Capacity: 110M41 6AP
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Egerton High School

Special
Ages 11-19M41 7FZ
Social & Emotional

Fairfield House School

Special
Ages 8-25Capacity: 12M31 4NL
Autism

Longford Park School

SpecialRequires Improvement
Ages 4-11Capacity: 87M32 8QJ
Speech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning

Manor Academy Sale

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 200M33 5JX
VisualSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate LearningSevere Learning

Pictor Academy

Special
Ages 2-11Capacity: 120WA15 6PH
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutismPhysicalModerate Learning

St John Vianney School

Special
Ages 5-19Capacity: 160M16 0EX
Speech & LanguageAutismModerate LearningSevere Learning

Brentwood Community College

Special
Ages 19-23Capacity: 24M33 4GY

Changing Lives

Special
Ages 11-18Capacity: 40M31 4BH

The Orchards

Special
Ages 3-11Capacity: 149M32 9TG

Acre Hall Primary School

PrimaryRequires Improvement
Ages 2-11Capacity: 343M41 6NA
AutismModerate Learning
SEN unit: 30 places

Barton Clough Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 210M32 9TG
Speech & Language
SEN unit: 20 places

Broomwood Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 504WA15 7JU
Speech & Language

Firs Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 590M33 5EL
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate LearningSevere Learning
SEN unit: 20 places

Kingsway Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 216M41 0SP
Speech & LanguageSocial & Emotional

Moorlands Junior School

Primary
Ages 7-11Capacity: 370M33 2LP
Speech & LanguageAutismModerate Learning
SEN unit: 10 places

Oldfield Brow Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 450WA14 4LE
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutism

Templemoor Infant and Nursery School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-7Capacity: 210M33 2EG
Speech & LanguageAutism

Wellfield Infant and Nursery School

Primary
Ages 3-7Capacity: 180M33 5QW
Autism
SEN unit: 10 places

Wellfield Junior School

Primary
Ages 7-11Capacity: 240M33 5QX
Speech & LanguageAutism
SEN unit: 10 places

All Saints' Catholic Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 209M33 5NW
Specific LearningHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning

Lostock High School

Secondary
Ages 11-16Capacity: 740M32 9PL
Autism
Resource base: 30 places

Wellington School

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1442WA15 7RH
Specific LearningAutismSocial & Emotional
Resource base: 25 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 Trafford.

To request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Trafford, contact Trafford Council through their website at www.trafford.gov.uk where a request form is available. You can also get free impartial advice from Trafford SENDIASS by calling 0161 912 3150 or emailing [email protected] to understand the process and your rights.
Trafford SENDIASS provides free, confidential, and impartial information, advice, and support to children, young people aged 0-25, and their families about special educational needs and disabilities. They help with EHCP applications and reviews, school support, transitions, transport, meetings, and understanding your legal rights. Contact them at 0161 912 3150 (voicemail) or [email protected].
Trafford has 11 specialist schools for children with special educational needs, plus 12 schools with SEN units and 4 with resource bases. These provisions support the 2,411 pupils with EHCPs and 5,133 on SEN Support out of 45,585 total pupils. More details are on Trafford's Local Offer.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services and support available in Trafford for children and young people aged 0-25. It includes information on education, health, social care, schools, and family support. Find it at https://www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/localoffer.page.

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