SEND Services in Walsall
In Walsall, a bustling metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, SEND support is designed to meet the needs of children and families amidst urban challenges like higher deprivation levels, with recent successes including 98.7% of Education, Health and Care Plan assessments completed on time - far exceeding national averages - and major expansions in specialist school places. Walsall Council earned an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating for children's services in 2025, reflecting strong leadership and improvements like the new Families First for Children programme that prioritises family support. For free, impartial guidance tailored to your situation, contact SENDIASS on 01922 612008 or [email protected] - you're not alone in navigating this, and local services are here to help every step of the way.
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Schools & SEND Provision
133
Schools
12
Specialist
18
SEN Units & Resource Bases
55,307
Total Pupils
7,346 pupils
3,218 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 Walsall's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIASS
Parent Carer Forum
FACE Walsall
FACE is Walsall's parent and carer forum
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
SEND Local Offer Team
Portage
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Early Help / Family Support
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Sensory Support Service (hearing/visual impairment)
Wheelchair Service
Personal Budgets / Direct Payments
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Chase House School
SpecialOakwood School
SpecialBescot Hall
SpecialCherry Tree School
SpecialRyecroft School
SpecialWest Midlands Education and Skills
SpecialBlue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
PrimaryBlue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
PrimaryChrist Church Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGoodBentley West Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementNew Invention Infant School
PrimaryGoodPool Hayes Academy
SecondaryGoodRosedale Church of England C Infant School
PrimaryGoodShort Heath Junior School
PrimaryUnderstanding 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 Walsall.
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Social Care
Initial Intake
Contact for Care Act assessments and social care personal budgets