SEND Services in Wakefield
In Wakefield, a bustling metropolitan district in Yorkshire, SEND support is designed to help families navigate challenges like higher suspension rates for children with special educational needs compared to national averages, while matching the overall proportion of pupils needing extra help at around one in five. Local efforts through Wakefield Inclusion SEND Support Services and education psychologists prioritise attendance and inclusion, especially for vulnerable pupils in mainstream and specialist settings. You're not alone - reach out to WESAIL (Wakefield SENDIASS) for impartial guidance, and rest assured the area is committed to improving outcomes for every child.
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Schools & SEND Provision
157
Schools
14
Specialist
15
SEN Units & Resource Bases
58,277
Total Pupils
8,538 pupils
3,213 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 Wakefield's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
WESAIL (Wakefield SENDIASS)
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
Wakefield Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
Community Occupational Therapy
Supporting adults over 18 with disabilities or long-term illness affecting independence and safety in the home
Speech and Language Therapy
Wakefield NHS Trust SALT (via Local Offer)
Other Services
Connect to Support Wakefield
Adult Learning Disabilities Support
Autism Support
Mental Health Support
Equipment and Adaptations
Sensory Impairment Team
Learning Disabilities Community Teams
Day Opportunities Service
Preparing for Adulthood
Disabled Facilities Grant
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
SpecialDenby Grange School
SpecialHigh Well School
SpecialKingsland Primary School
SpecialMeadowcroft School
SpecialOakfield Park School
SpecialOutstandingThe Grange School
SpecialBalance Alternative Provision
SpecialCompass Community School Hemsworth
SpecialHall Cliffe Primary School
SpecialHall Cliffe School
SpecialHammer Lane Academy
SpecialIvy Lane School
SpecialCastleford Academy
SecondaryNot judgedCrofton Academy
SecondaryGoodMethodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
PrimaryMinsthorpe Community College
SecondaryNewlands Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedNorthfield Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementSt Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
SecondaryGoodSt Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
SecondaryThe Featherstone Academy
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 Wakefield.
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Social Care
Social Care Direct
Main contact point for adult social care support and assessments. Provides self-referral and referral for others services.