SEND Services in Trafford
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
5,133 pupils
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 OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Trafford SENDIASS
SEND Team
Trafford 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
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
Brentwood School
SpecialDelamere School
SpecialFairfield House School
SpecialLongford Park School
SpecialRequires ImprovementManor Academy Sale
SpecialPictor Academy
SpecialSt John Vianney School
SpecialBrentwood Community College
SpecialChanging Lives
SpecialAcre Hall Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementBarton Clough Primary School
PrimaryGoodFirs Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedKingsway Primary School
PrimaryGoodMoorlands Junior School
PrimaryOldfield Brow Primary School
PrimaryTemplemoor Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryGoodWellfield Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryAll Saints' Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLostock High School
SecondaryUnderstanding 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.
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Social Care
Complex Needs (Children's Social Care) Team