SEND Services in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, a vibrant metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, offers dedicated SEND support in Wolverhampton through a network of mainstream and specialist schools tailored to children and young people's needs. While national trends show rising demand for Education, Health and Care Plans, with percentages climbing to 5.3% across England, local families can access impartial guidance from the Wolverhampton Information, Advice and Support Service to navigate assessments and services smoothly. Recent scrutiny of education performance highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen provision amid these pressures, ensuring parents feel supported every step of the way.
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Schools & SEND Provision
122
Schools
14
Specialist
20
SEN Units & Resource Bases
52,340
Total Pupils
7,753 pupils
2,496 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 Wolverhampton's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Wolverhampton Information, Advice and Support Service
Parent Carer Forum
Define fine parent peer support
Define fine parent peer support provides peer support for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
SEND Team
Portage
Special Needs Early Years Service
Educational Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Children's Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Services
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy Service
Other Services
Child Development Service
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Sensory Inclusion Service
Autism Assessment and Support
Continence Care Service
Preparing for Adulthood/Transition Services
Home to School Transport/Travel Assistance
Mediation/Disagreement Resolution
Prime Resolution
Wheelchair Service
Personal Budgets/Direct Payments
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Broadmeadow Special School
SpecialGoodGreen Park School
SpecialPenn Fields School
SpecialGoodPenn Hall School
SpecialPine Green Academy
SpecialNot judgedWestcroft School
SpecialWolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
SpecialAurora Cedars School
SpecialBow Street School
SpecialBushbury School
SpecialKingsley Academy
SpecialPark Lodge School
SpecialWoodbury School
SpecialAldersley High School
SecondaryBushbury Nursery School
NurseryCastlecroft Primary School
PrimaryLow Hill Nursery School
NurseryPalmers Cross Primary School
PrimarySpringdale Primary School
PrimarySt Martin's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGoodSt Matthias School
SecondaryNot judgedWarstones Primary 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 Wolverhampton.
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Social Care
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)