Question 1

How do I find a special school near me?

Accepted Answer

Enter your postcode in the search box and SEN2gether lists the nearest special schools, pupil referral units and independent SEND schools, with the distance to each, the needs they support and how to get in touch.

Question 2

What is a special school?

Accepted Answer

A special school is a school specifically for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), usually for children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Provision is tailored to specific needs such as autism, SEMH or physical disabilities.

Question 3

What does Section 41 mean?

Accepted Answer

Section 41 independent special schools are approved by the Secretary of State, which means a local authority can name them in a child's EHCP in the same way as a maintained special school.

Question 4

Is this information official?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The data comes from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools service, covering England. Always confirm details and admissions directly with the school and your local authority, as information can change.

Question 5

Can other parents tell me about a school?

Accepted Answer

Join the SEN2gether community, free, to ask other parents and carers about specific schools and share experiences on the SEND journey.

Special schools in York

3 SEND schools in York

Inspire Academy

Lord Gowthorpe's Independent School

Danesgate Community

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