About our SEND services

Our SEND services support educational settings and schools to improve outcomes for children and young people with a range of learning needs. This includes autism, dyslexia, Down's syndrome, Deafness and vision impairment. 

Specialist staff help children achieve the best outcomes they can by providing programmes of:

• assessment
• training
• support
• resources 

There are eight SEND services designed to meet the needs of children and young people: 

• SEND Outreach services which includes the:
  • Autism Outreach Service
  • Early Years Inclusion Service (EYIS)
  • Sensory Team for Deaf and vision impaired children
  • Support Team for Education in Primary and Secondary Schools (STEPS)
• Educational Psychology and Well-being Service
• SEND Assessment and Review Team
• Disabled Children and Young People Service (DCYPS)
• Virtual School and Inclusive Services