Mainstream schools are supporting more pupils with complex SEND than ever before. Sunningdale School Outreach service provides high-quality, practical and flexible support to mainstream primary schools and early years settings seeking to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including children with complex needs requiring alternative curriculum approaches.

Drawing on Sunningdale School’s expertise as a centre of excellence for specialist provision, the outreach service offers objective, professional advice and coaching tailored to each school’s context.

Our work focuses on capacity-building, sustainability and impact, enabling schools to develop confident, inclusive practice that meets the needs of all pupils – Support that builds staff expertise, not dependency.

Enhance your school’s SEND provision with a tailored, half-day consultation from Sunningdale Outreach Service. Our experienced practitioners provide high-quality, practical support to help mainstream schools and special bases meet the needs of pupils with complex SEND.

During the consultation, we will:

• Observe pupils to identify learning characteristics and individual needs
• Support schools to define provision at an individual level or for specific curriculum pathways (for larger SEND bases and special schools)
• Signpost to appropriate developmental assessments and alternative curricula
• Provide recommendations for environmental adaptations and resources

Who it’s for:

School Leaders, SENDCos, teachers, and curriculum leaders supporting learners with complex SEND, including PMLD, SLD, MLD, and other learning needs.

Ongoing Support — Beyond the Initial Consultation

To help schools implement and embed recommendations following your initial half‑day visit , Sunningdale Outreach Service offers a range of ongoing support opportunities to extend impact through tailored follow‑ups, coaching, SENhub workshops and development days — supporting you to embed strategies with confidence.

Outcomes for Schools & Learners:

• Enhanced Staff Expertise: Practical strategies and increased confidence in supporting pupils with complex SEND, including functional and life skills learning.
• Improved Curriculum Planning: Evidence-based, personalised curriculum pathways tailored to individual learner profiles.
• Greater Pupil Engagement: Increased participation, motivation, and inclusion for pupils with complex needs.
• Stronger Leadership & Provision: SENCOs and leaders equipped with tools to monitor, evaluate, and plan SEND provision effectively.
• Sustainable Inclusive Practice: Embedded strategies that build long-term capacity and reduce reliance on external support.
• Parent & Community Engagement: Better understanding and involvement of families to support learning and wellbeing.

Partner with Sunningdale Outreach Service to enhance inclusive practice and support for pupils with complex SEND in your setting – book your initial consulatation today.