SEND Services in Wirral
Navigating SEND support in Wirral can feel overwhelming, but as a metropolitan borough in the North West with a mix of urban and coastal communities, it offers dedicated services shaped by local needs like supporting vulnerable children through initiatives such as the Early Years Strategy 2022-2026, which prioritises strong starts for all young ones. Wirral's Progress 8 scores sit slightly below national averages at -0.2 overall, reflecting ongoing efforts to boost outcomes for pupils facing extra challenges, including those with SEND. You're not alone - reach out to the Wirral SEND Partnership, your local SENDIASS, for free, impartial advice tailored to your family's situation.
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Schools & SEND Provision
136
Schools
16
Specialist
32
SEN Units & Resource Bases
51,540
Total Pupils
8,518 pupils
3,681 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 Wirral's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Wirral SEND Partnership
Parent Carer Forum
Parent Carer Participation Wirral (PCPW)
Parent Carer Forum for Wirral - voluntary group of parent carers with children and young people with SEND
Facebook pageSEND Team
Wirral Council SEND Team
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Team support children, young people, school staff and those most concerned with their development and learning
Occupational Therapy
Wirral Children's Therapy Service
Includes Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services. Multiple contact numbers available: 0151 514 2525, 0151 666 4788, 0151 514 2517, 0151 678 5111 ext 2264
Speech and Language Therapy
NHS Wirral Children's Speech and Language Therapy (via Paediatric Dietitians/Community teams; refer via GP/SENDIASS)
Other Services
Autism Together
Runs various activities including coffee mornings, arts and crafts, pizza making, and Rainbows Group for under 5's with social communication needs at multiple locations across Wirral
Early Years Area SENCO Team
Early Years Area SENCO Team
Wirral Borough Council PO Box 290, Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral CH27 9FQ
Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Service
Wirral Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Service
Crossroads Together Short Breaks
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
SpecialElleray Park School
SpecialOutstandingFoxfield School
SpecialOrrets Meadow School
SpecialStanley School
SpecialThe Observatory School
SpecialNot judgedWest Kirby School and College
SpecialEdstart Schools Wirral
SpecialHorizons Independent School
SpecialIMPACT Northwest Schools
SpecialUtopia
SpecialWirral Wrap
SpecialBidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementDevonshire Park Primary School
PrimaryGanneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
NurseryNew Brighton Primary School
PrimaryGoodBirkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
PrimaryGoodBrackenwood Junior School
PrimaryGoodChapelhill Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementCo-op Academy Bebington
SecondaryGoodCo-op Academy Woodslee
PrimaryGoodEastway Primary School
PrimaryGoodEgremont Primary School
PrimaryGoodFender Primary School
PrimaryGoodGrove Street Primary School
PrimaryGoodHeswall Primary School
PrimaryHilbre High School
SecondaryManor Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementSt John Plessington Catholic College
SecondaryGoodSt John's Catholic Junior School
PrimaryGoodSt Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
SecondaryRequires ImprovementStanton Road Primary School
PrimaryThe Mosslands School
SecondaryRequires ImprovementThe Oldershaw School
SecondaryNot judgedThe Priory Parish CofE Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedWest Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedWirral Grammar School for Boys
SecondaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Wirral.
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