Independent special schools and colleges

Independent special schools and independent specialist colleges are for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They are are privately owned. That means they are not funded or run by Newcastle City Council.

When creating an an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), parents and carers can name an independent special school or college they would like their child to attend. Newcastle City Council must name the school or college in the final EHCP unless:

• the support from that school would not meet needs
• it would not represent good value for money 
• it would impact negatively on the education of others.

Schools and colleges on the approved list must admit the child or young person if named. They must also work with Newcastle City Council when making arrangements.

List of approved independent special schools and colleges