Specialist resource provision and special schools
Specialist resourced provision (SRP)
Specialist resourced provision allows children to attend mainstream school whilst having access to specialist teaching staff and a tailored environment.
The SRP will give children and young people who are struggling in mainstream schools additional support to enable them to access a bespoke curriculum, catering for their specific needs.
To access an SRP a child is required to have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). However, an EHCP does not guarantee a place in an SRP, neither does it mean that a child with an EHCP must go to a special school or SRP.
How do SRPs work?
SRPs will be located within the school site and provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children to thrive. SRPs makes learning accessible and provides a bespoke environment to support their learning. The time children and young people spend in mainstream classes depends on their individual needs.
Children and young people will have access to different resources. Some of the things offered may include a nurturing environment, specialist teaching staff, smaller groups, and speech and language therapy.
| School | Phase | Need |
|---|---|---|
| New Invention Infant | Infant (R-Year 2) | ASD |
| Christ Church CE Primary | Primary | SEMH |
| Short Heath Junior | Junior (Year 3-6) | SEMH |
| Bentley West Primary | Primary | HI |
| Lindens Primary | Primary | PD |
| Rushall Primary | Primary | ASD |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | C&I |
| Shire Oak Academy | Secondary | SPLD/Dyslexia |
| Meadowview | Primary | C&I |
| St James | Primary | C&I |
| Christ Church CE Primary | Primary | SEMH |
| Moorcroft Wood | Primary | C&I |
| Rosedale | Primary | C&I |
| Ogley Hay | Nursery | C&I |
| Blue Coat | Secondary | C&I |
| Pelsall Village | Primary | SEMH/C&I |
| Studio School | Upper Secondary | SEMH |
| Shepwell Satellite at Shelfield | Secondary | SEMH/C&I |
Special schools
A special school is a school designed to support children and young people with severe, profound, or complex special educational needs (SEN). Each school may focus on different types of needs, such as:
- Autism
- severe learning difficulties
- visual or hearing impairments
- speech, language and communication needs
- social, emotional and mental health needs
Special schools offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is carefully adapted to meet the individual needs of each pupil. A wide range of education, health and care professionals work together to support the full range of children’s needs.
Who can go to a special school?
To decide if a child or young person should go to a special school, professionals look at several things, including:
- how the child or young person learns (cognitive ability)
- their individual needs and support profile
In Walsall, all children and young people who attend a special school must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
How to get a place at a special school
In Walsall, the Local Authority oversees admissions for all special schools.
A decision-making group within the Local Authority will look at each case individually to decide whether a special school is the right placement for the child or young person.
If a special school is either the parent’s preference or is recommended by professionals, the SEND team will send a consultation to the chosen school. The school then has 15 days to review the request and reply to the Local Authority with their decision.
In Walsall we have 7 special schools:
- Castle School, Leamore
- Elmwood School, Rushall
- Jane Lane School, Bentley
- Mary Elliot School, Leamore
- Oakwood School, Walsall Wood
- Old Hall School, Bentley
- Phoenix Academy, Leamore