SEND Services in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, a welcoming mix of market towns and rural communities, SEND support is tailored to meet families' needs through strong local partnerships and ongoing improvements like new early years nurseries opening in five schools this academic year. The area is advancing its SEND and Inclusion Strategy up to 2029, with fresh investments in the 2026/27 budget enhancing facilities and specialist help for children, building on high school standards where 95% are rated Good or Outstanding. West Berkshire SENDIASS offers impartial guidance to help you navigate this supportive landscape with confidence, no matter where you are in your journey.
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Schools & SEND Provision
98
Schools
11
Specialist
12
SEN Units & Resource Bases
30,189
Total Pupils
4,949 pupils
1,786 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 West Berkshire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
West Berkshire SENDIASS
SEND Team
West Berkshire Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Children's OT
Speech and Language Therapy
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Children's SALT
Other Services
West Berkshire Directory
West Berkshire Directory
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Brookfields School
SpecialNew Barn School
SpecialPriors Court School
SpecialThe Castle School
SpecialEngaging Potential
SpecialHaywards Farm School
SpecialNorthcroft Vocational School
SpecialOaklands School
SpecialThe Grange School
SpecialThe Mile House Therapeutic School
SpecialFir Tree Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryGoodKennet School
SecondaryGoodKennet Valley Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedSpeenhamland School
PrimaryGoodThe Winchcombe School
PrimaryTheale C.E. Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedTheale Green School
SecondaryGoodWestwood Farm Infant School
PrimaryGoodWestwood Farm 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 West Berkshire.
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