Durham was last inspected in June 2024. As part of the inspection process, inspectors received feedback and views from 1,500 children, young people, families and partners. You can read more about the feedback from the inspectors on our Strategies, plans, policies and inspections page.

Teams that provide SEND support

We have a range of teams that are able to support schools or settings to include children and young people with special educational needs, disabilities, or adjustments to be made under Equality Act legislation.

Autism and social communication

Cognition and Learning Team

Early Years teams

Education Equalities

Education Health Needs

Educational Psychology

Emotional Wellbeing and Effective Learning (EWEL) Team

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Education

Movement, Sensory Motor Skills

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND ) Advisory Team

SEND, Looked After and Vulnerable Group Casework team