SEND Services in York
In York, a compact unitary authority blending urban and rural communities, SEND support is shaped by its smaller scale, which can mean more personalised access to services compared to larger city regions, while families benefit from Yorkshire and Humber's strong school preference success rates above the national average. Like many areas, York faces national pressures on EHCP timelines, with only 46.4% of new plans issued within the 20-week limit in 2025, but ongoing government investments in mainstream specialist capacity aim to ease this. York SENDIASS offers impartial guidance to help you navigate these challenges, and with a supportive Parent Carer Forum, you're not alone in securing the right help for your child.
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Schools & SEND Provision
70
Schools
4
Specialist
8
SEN Unit & Resource Bases
27,772
Total Pupils
3,214 pupils
1,269 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 York's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
York SENDIASS
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
City of York Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
York NHS Children's Occupational Therapy (via GP/health visitor referral)
Speech and Language Therapy
York NHS Speech and Language Therapy (via GP referral; contact SENDIASS for details)
Other Services
York Family Information Service
Early Help
Health Trainers
Local Area Coordinators
Adult Social Care Community Team
West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA
Early Years and Childcare Service
Early Talk for York
Healthy Child Service
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Applefields School
SpecialHob Moor Oaks Academy
SpecialInspire Academy
SpecialLord Gowthorpe's Independent School
SpecialFulford School
SecondaryOutstandingHaxby Road Primary Academy
PrimaryHuntington School
SecondaryJoseph Rowntree School
SecondarySt Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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 York.
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