Additional and special educational needs

We are committed to the principles of inclusion. We work to support schools in developing inclusive practice and help enable the support for different groups of children and young people. Support is provided by the following three services.

Special educational needs support service (SENSS)

Supports raising the achievement of different groups of children and young people -

• generic support to schools for general learning difficulties
• children in early years with disabilities
• children with medical needs
• children in public care

Tel: 01482 616 647
Email: senss@hullcc.gov.uk

Special educational needs (SEN) inclusion and monitoring team

• supports schools, services and units to self-evaluate and develop SEN
• raises awareness of access and disability issues, young carers and the 14-19 agenda
• ensures we meet our statutory duties and responsibilities with regard to children educated at home by their parents/carers

Tel: 01482 318363/1
Email: admininclusionteam@hullcc.gov.uk

Special educational needs (SEN) section

In accordance with the Education Act 1996, we carry out formal assessments of children with special educational needs.

Tel: 01482 300 300
Email: lsspecialneeds@hullcc.gov.uk