SEND local offer - Additionally Resourced Provisions and SEND Units

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is expanding its provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

From September 2025, new placements called Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs) and SEND Units will be available in mainstream schools across the borough.

These placements offer:

specialist support tailored to individual needs
education closer to home
a commitment to inclusion and excellence in SEND education

This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring every child receives the right support, in the right setting, at the right time.

What are ARPs and SEND Units?

ARPs and SEND Units are specialist provisions within mainstream schools designed to support children with a range of needs:

communication and interaction - for children with speech, language and communication needs or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
cognition and learning - for children who learn at a slower pace or have specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dyspraxia
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) - for children who may be withdrawn, anxious, or display challenging behaviours linked to emotional or mental health needs
sensory or physical needs - for children with hearing or vision impairments, multi-sensory impairments, or physical disabilities

How to access these provisions

Parents and carers can express a preference for an ARP or SEND Unit during:

annual reviews of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
EHCP needs assessments

Placement decisions are made by the Council, considering:

the child's individual needs
parental preference
suitability of the provision

Our SEND Placements and Governance Service is here to support you throughout the process.

Provision Allocation Summary - Primary Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs)

Area of need	School
Communication and interaction	Pentland Primary School
Communication and interaction	Junction Farm Primary School
Communication and interaction	Rosebrook Primary School
Communication and interaction	Preston Primary School (from Jan 2026)
Communication and interaction	Priors Mill CE Primary School
Cognition and learning	Myton Park Primary School
Cognition and learning	Billingham South Community Primary School
Cognition and learning	St John the Baptist CE Primary School
SEMH	St Marks CE Primary School
SEMH	Pentland Primary School
Sensory and physical	Billingham South Community Primary School
Sensory and physical	St John the Baptist CE Primary School

Provision Allocation Summary - Primary SEND Units

Area of need	School
Communication and interaction Cognition and learning	St John the Baptist CE Primary School
Communication and interaction Cognition and learning	Preston Primary School
Communication and interaction Cognition and learning	Hardwick Green Primary Academy
Communication and interaction Cognition and learning	High Clarence Primary Academy
Communication and interaction Cognition and learning	Yarm Primary School
Communication and interaction Cognition and learning	Pentland Primary School
Communication and interaction SEMH	Bowesfield Primary School

Provision Allocation Summary - Secondary Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs)

Area of need	School
Communication and interaction	Northfield School
Communication and interaction	North Shore Academy
Communication and interaction	Thornaby Academy
Cognition and learning	Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Sensory and physical	Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Sensory and physical (hearing and vision impairment)	Northfield School

Frequently asked questions

When will the new provisions be available?

All confirmed ARPs and SEND Units will be operational from September 2025, unless otherwise stated.

What happens during transition?

Once a placement is agreed, a Placement Coordinator will work with families and schools to arrange a start date and a transition period (typically within three weeks).

Will my child's current Enhanced Mainstream School (EMS) placement change?

No changes will be made to existing EMS placements or EHCPs. Support will continue until the child's natural transition (for example end of Year 6 or Year 11).

Can my child join an ARP or SEND Unit in September?

Please speak to your SEND Caseworker. Consultations for placements begin in June for September start dates.

Will more secondary provision be added?

Yes. Following the successful launch of the 2025 provision, further secondary ARPs and SEND Units will be explored as a priority for the next academic year.

Contact us

For more information or to discuss your child's placement:

SEND enquiries

If you have general questions about SEND services in Stockton-on-Tees, our team is here to help. This service is available for parents, carers, professionals, and young people seeking general SEND information.

phone: 01642 527145
email: sensection@stockton.gov.uk

SEND Navigator Service

Our SEND Navigators offer friendly, one-to-one support to help you understand what services are available and how to access them. This service is available for parents and carers who are new to SEND or need help navigating support options.