There are 8 SEND schools in Westmorland and Furness that support severe learning difficulties: 3 special schools and 5 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
8 schools that support severe learning difficulties
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- George Hastwell School Special AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Sandgate SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Speech and language and 3 more
- Sandside Lodge SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Appleby Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- North Lakes SchoolAutism, Physical, Severe learning and 1 more
- The Lakes SchoolModerate learning, Severe learning
- Ullswater Community CollegeSEMH, Physical, Severe learning and 1 more
- Vickerstown SchoolAutism, Physical, Severe learning
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Westmorland and Furness
- Westmorland and Furness SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Westmorland and Furness 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 Westmorland and Furness57 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Westmorland and Furness
All 130 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Other needs in Westmorland and Furness
All SEND schools in Westmorland and Furness (23) · Autism (10) · Physical (9) · Speech and language (6) · SEMH (5) · PMLD (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · Moderate learning (3)
Nearby areas
Blackpool (3) · Lancashire (19) · Cumberland (6) · Blackburn with Darwen (7) · Sefton (6) · Bolton (7) · All areas
Questions parents ask
Which schools in Westmorland and Furness support severe learning difficulties?
George Hastwell School Special Academy, Sandgate School, Sandside Lodge School, Appleby Primary School, North Lakes School, The Lakes School, Ullswater Community College and Vickerstown School.
How do I get a place at a special school in Westmorland and Furness?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Westmorland and Furness 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 Westmorland and Furness?
Westmorland and Furness 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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