SEND resource provisions are specialised support services provided within mainstream schools to help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These provisions offer tailored support to meet the individual needs of learners, enabling them to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. The support may include specialised teaching, access to specific resources, and assistance from trained staff. The goal is to ensure that learners with SEND can achieve their full potential in an inclusive environment.
SEND Resource Provision in Dudley Borough
The Resource Base for Deaf Children (RBDC) is the Dudley Local Authority enhanced provision for deaf students with severe or profound hearing loss. Students are fully included in Ashwood Park, but benefit from enhanced classroom communication support and individual tutorial sessions with teachers of the deaf. We have a team of qualified Teachers of the Deaf and a large team of Specialist Teaching Assistants who support and give access to mainstream lessons. One to one and small group sessions are held in the RBDC to support language development, listening skills and enhance access to the school curriculum.
The Autism Support (AS) Base opened in October 2010; it caters for the learning needs of pupils from the Dudley Borough, who have an Education, Health Care Plan and a Primary Need in relation to Autistic Spectrum Condition.
The principal intention is to instil confidence in learners and equip them with essential skills, which will enable them to participate more fully within the wider context of the school and, eventually, the local community. All AS Base Learners aspire to achieve GCSEs, so they can progress to further education and have a future career.
The AS Base is situated next to the Learning Support Hub and is surrounded by a landscaped garden area, where pupils grow, harvest and prepare produce as part of their life skills training. A holistic approach to learning is adopted within the AS Base; all barriers to learning are considered and the individual strengths of pupils fostered. Learners attend mainstream lessons and follow a GCSE pathway, supported by the AS Base team to ensure their individual needs are met. Social and interaction skills sessions underpin the curriculum and are taught discreetly within the ASDAN Personal Development Programs and others; Learners are also involved in community work and termly enrichment trips.
The Listen and Learn Centre at Crestwood Academy support 12 young people.
The Listen & Learn Centre is the Dudley Local Authority enhanced provision for deaf students with severe or profound hearing loss. Students are fully included in Crestwood School, but benefit from enhanced classroom communication support and individual tutorial sessions with teachers of the deaf. This provision forms part of the Local Offer for hearing impaired students.
This is a resourced provision for children who have moderate to complex special educational needs (SEN), often including needs such as autism spectrum conditions (ASD). The Base is a specialist learning environment within the mainstream school, designed to support pupils with identified SEND via small‑group teaching and specialist staffing.
Hob Green Speech & Language Base provides full-time specialist provision for pupils (Years 1–6) with severe and complex speech, language and communication needs, including conditions like Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Pupils in the Base receive intensive speech and language therapy embedded within a tailored curriculum and a communication-friendly environment. Admission to the Base is generally through the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) statutory process, and placements are determined based on individual needs.
SEND units are specialised facilities within mainstream schools that provide additional support for learners with more complex needs. These units offer a structured environment with dedicated staff who have expertise in supporting children and young people with SEND. The units provide individualised programs that focus on the specific needs of each learner, including academic, social, and emotional support. The aim is to help learners develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond, while also promoting their independence and well-being.
SEND Units in Dudley Borough
Within our school’s community, we have a specialist base for children Special Educational Needs. The Orchard provides specialist support for children across the Dudley Borough with primary areas of need being Communication and Interaction and Cognition and Learning.
Beech Tree Base is the SEND Base at Caslon Primary Community School, focused on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It is part of the school’s specialist provision embedded within the mainstream setting. The Base is part of the school community and has a set number of places (e.g., 12), with a focus on tailored support.
Crestwood School supports pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, as part of its inclusive provision for students. The school provides specialist SEN support across all four broad areas of need, one of which is SEMH— meaning pupils with emotional, social and mental health support needs can receive tailored help as part of the school’s SEND programme.
Oak Tree SEND Unit is a specialised resourced provision located within Dawley Brook Primary School for pupils with significant special educational needs who may require more support than is available in a mainstream class alone. It forms part of the school’s commitment to inclusive education.
Hawbush Primary School is a part of DRB Ignite Multi Academy Trust and is a one form entry primary school. Age range 2-11 years. Maple Tree Specialist provision is a specialist provision for 12 pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). Pupils are allocated a place at our provision through EHCP consultation and the management committee/Head Teacher for Maple Tree determine if we are able to meet their needs.
The Learning Centre (TLC) is the SEND Base (specialist provision) at Jesson’s Church of England Primary School in Dudley. It is a resourced unit within the mainstream school designed for children with significant special educational needs. TLC is specifically for children with significant SEND whose needs are best met with specialist support inside a mainstream setting.
Rufford Base is a specialist class based within our highly-inclusive mainstream school. All children within our Rufford Base have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP).
We offer specialised teaching and resources designed to deliver provision as set out by individual children's Education, Health and Care plans (EHCP). Staffing ratios are higher than in a mainstream class and staff are recruited and trained to offer skills and expertise in supporting children with SEND. The environment is carefully structured to ensure it is a safe and communication friendly place to be.
Woodside Primary School has a specialised resourced provision (SEND base) designed to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school “has an 8 place SEMH Unit Resource Base which provides academic and emotional support for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues.
