SEND Services in Wigan
In Wigan, a metropolitan borough in the North West, SEND support focuses on expanding specialist places like new SEN units in mainstream schools and improving access to work experience and apprenticeships to prepare young people for adulthood. Local partners are actively reviewing the neurodevelopmental pathway to enhance referrals, communication, and support for children up to age 25, including drop-in sessions across the borough. Wigan SENDIASS offers impartial advice to guide you through these services, helping ease the journey as you advocate for your child.
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Schools & SEND Provision
142
Schools
19
Specialist
8
SEN Units & Resource Bases
48,866
Total Pupils
7,402 pupils
2,797 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 Wigan's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Wigan SENDIASS
SEND Team
SEND Team
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service (EPS)
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Service
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy Service
Other Services
Educational Psychology Service
Educational Psychology Service (EPS)
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy Service
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Service
Sensory Support Service
Specialist Sensory Support Team
Home to School Transport
SEN Travel Assistance
Mediation
Embrace Mediation and Disagreement Resolution
Preparing for Adulthood
Preparing for Adulthood Team
Personal Budgets
Personal Budgets and Direct Payments
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Cambian Tyldesley School
SpecialHope School
SpecialNot judgedLandgate School, Bryn
SpecialNot judgedOakfield High School and College
SpecialCEWE School
SpecialExpanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
SpecialExpanse Learning Wigan School
SpecialFir Tree College
SpecialFix-It (UK) Ltd
SpecialInfinite Schools Wigan
SpecialMartha H School
SpecialMy Life Learning
SpecialMy Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision
SpecialThe Holden School
SpecialThe Parks School
SpecialTMP College
SpecialCansfield High School
SecondaryGoodGarrett Hall Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingHawkley Hall High School
SecondaryNot judgedLeigh Central Primary School
PrimaryGoodMarsh Green Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedMeadowbank Primary School
PrimaryGoodPlatt Bridge Community School
PrimaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Wigan.
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Social Care
Children with Disabilities Team