Special Schools in Totnes
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 7 providers in Totnes, Totnes.
7 providers found
Bidwell Brook School
Special School
Foundation special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Shinner's Bridge, Dartington, TQ9 6JU
On Track Education Totnes
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Parragon Building, Ford Road, TQ9 5LQ
Breakthrough College
Special School
Breakthrough College is a special school based in South Brent. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Breakthrough Transformation Trust, Cannamore Farm, Avonwick, TQ10 9HA
Lifeworks College
Special School
Lifeworks College is a special school based in Totnes. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Lescaze, Shinners Bridge, Dartington, TQ9 6JD
On Track Education West Yarner
Special School
On Track Education West Yarner is a special school based in Totnes. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
West Yarner, Dun Cross, Dartington, TQ9 6DX
ROC College (part of United Response)
Special School
ROC College (part of United Response) is a special school based in Totnes. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
The Boatshed, Unit C, Steamer Quay Road, TQ9 5AL
Redwood River School
Special School
Redwood River School is a special school based in Totnes. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Old Postern Lodge, The Dartington Estate, Dartington, TQ9 6EA
About special schools
Choosing a school for a child with SEND is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. Special schools cater specifically to children whose needs can't be fully met in mainstream settings. They offer smaller classes, specialist staff, adapted environments, and therapeutic support built into the school day.
A special school might be right if your child is significantly struggling in mainstream despite support, if their needs require specialist facilities or very small class sizes, if they need therapeutic input throughout the day, or if mainstream schooling is causing them significant distress. Your child will typically need an EHCP that names the school.
Typical costs
State-funded special schools are free — placement is agreed through the EHCP process. Independent special schools can cost £30,000 to £80,000+ per year and are sometimes funded by Local Authorities where they're named in an EHCP. If you believe your child needs a specific independent school, you may need to make the case at tribunal.