There are 5 SEND schools in Sunderland that support speech, language and communication needs: 1 special school and 4 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
5 schools that support speech, language and communication needs
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Columbia Grange SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Severe learning
- Hetton AcademySpeech and language
- New Penshaw AcademySpeech and language
- Northern Saints Church of England AcademySpeech and language
- Valley Road AcademySpeech and language
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Sunderland
- Sunderland SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Sunderland Local OfferWhat the council provides for SEND, and how to ask for help.
- How EHC plans workHow a plan gets a school place, step by step, with letters you can send.
- Nurseries in Sunderland48 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Sunderland
All 84 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Other needs in Sunderland
All SEND schools in Sunderland (31) · Autism (10) · Severe learning (5) · Physical (3) · SEMH (2) · Moderate learning (2) · PMLD (2)
Nearby areas
South Tyneside (8) · Gateshead (4) · North Tyneside (8) · Newcastle upon Tyne (6) · County Durham (8) · Hartlepool (2) · All areas
Questions parents ask
Which schools in Sunderland support speech, language and communication needs?
Columbia Grange School, Hetton Academy, New Penshaw Academy, Northern Saints Church of England Academy and Valley Road Academy.
How do I get a place at a special school in Sunderland?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Sunderland council (or the council that looks after the plan) to consult the school you want. If a council, academy, non-maintained or Section 41 school is named in the plan, it must admit your child.
Who can help me with an EHC plan in Sunderland?
Sunderland SENDIASS gives free, independent advice on EHC plans, meetings and appeals. The council’s Local Offer explains what support is available locally.
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