Every learner who joins us holds an Education, Health and Care Plan, and every place is funded by the local authority.
All learners at Waterside School are known by name and by need. We build consistent relationships with the same trusted adults every day, and we deliver a curriculum and school day that are shaped around the individual, not the other way around.
If you are looking for a SEN school that takes the time to genuinely understand your child, you are in the right place.
Our school day runs from 9am to 2:30pm and is structured around the needs of learners with SEND, with learning delivered in manageable blocks, regular breaks for regulation and play, and a calm, consistent environment throughout.
We operate at a 3:1 staff-to-learner ratio, giving every learner the level of support and attention they need.
Yes. All places at Waterside School are available only to learners who hold a current Education, Health and Care Plan issued by their local authority.
All places are funded by the local authority as part of your child's EHCP. Families do not pay fees directly.
No. We do not hold a waiting list. All referrals are considered on an individual basis as they are received.
Yes. We accept admissions throughout the year, not just in September. We understand that many families cannot wait until the start of a new academic year.
All referrals to Waterside School are made via your local authority SEN team as part of the EHCP process. We accept referrals throughout the year and are always happy to speak with families who are in the early stages of exploring their options.
© 2026 Waterside School. All rights reserved.
