SEND resourced provision (hubs) update

Most children in with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those with education, health and care plans, can be supported in a mainstream school.

A number of our mainstream schools provide additional specialist facilities on their site which are called a resourced provision (sometimes referred to as a Hub).

Resourced provisions cater for pupils with education, health and care plans who require a more specialist environment within a mainstream school to support their access to the curriculum and activities offered by the school.

The hubs are relatively small and need to make sure the mix of students is considered so the children will be able to thrive as a group and achieve the best possible outcomes.

All admissions are considered by Shropshire Council in accordance with the SEN and Disability Code of Practice and with consultation with the school before a decision on a placement is made. Admissions are managed in partnership through consultation between the SEN Team, school and Shropshire School Admissions.

Shropshire has recently opened 3 new sites from September 2024 at Bowbrook, Ellesmere and Whitchurch Primary schools.  We now currently have resourced provision at the following schools;

We are looking to open more resourced provision during this academic year. We are currently undertaking a review to ensure they are opened in areas where we have found there to be the greatest need and where schools have the space and capacity.

We will keep you informed of our progress with this work through the SEND newsletter and on the Shropshire SEND Local Offer.