Age Range
Ages 4-19 by route
Description
About the School
When a child needs support through school and towards adulthood, Leicester families need a setting that can keep independence realistic and gradual. Ellesmere College Leicester serves families across Leicester comparing specialist placements where a mainstream setting may no longer meet the child’s needs. Before you visit, it helps to know how this school handles placement fit, EHCP delivery, its learning model and where its support reaches its limits — so you can judge quickly whether it can keep your child safe and understood.
Specialist Provision
Learning difficulties, autism, communication, independence and preparation for adulthood needs
Ages 4-19 by route
Specialist SEND college and school route
Why Consider This School?
Leicester Specialist SEND College: Ellesmere College Leicester gives families a specialist education route where provision fit, safeguarding, EHCP wording and travel all need to be checked before a placement decision.
School to Adulthood Route: Parents should compare the admissions route, EHCP wording, therapy input, transport, inspection history and whether the setting can meet the child’s current and future needs.
Placement Fit and Safeguarding: Check the latest inspection report, safeguarding policy, current DSL, fees/funding route, suitability assessment and whether the school can deliver the provision written into the EHCP.
Location
Online / In-person
Specialist SEND college and school route
Typical Wait Time
Ask school / local authority
Fees / Price Range
EHCP/local authority funded route or admissions discussion
Assessment Tools / Approach
Learning difficulties, autism, communication, independence and preparation for adulthood needs
Self-referral Accepted
Placement usually involves EHCP/local authority consultation, suitability assessment and admissions discussion
Written Report Included
Contact the school or local authority admissions route; check current places, visit process and transition planning
Post-diagnosis Support
Ask school about therapy, clinical, wellbeing and communication support attached to the child’s plan
Daily Living Skills
Small classes, specialist teaching, individual plans and structured support by school route
School Support
Ask school about therapy, clinical, wellbeing and communication support attached to the child’s plan
Home / School Visits
Day provision by enquiry
Provision Type
Specialist SEND college and school route
SEND Needs Supported
Learning difficulties, autism, communication, independence and preparation for adulthood needs
Age Range / Key Stages
Ages 4-19 by route
EHCP / Referral Route
Placement usually involves EHCP/local authority consultation, suitability assessment and admissions discussion
Admissions Pathway
Contact the school or local authority admissions route; check current places, visit process and transition planning
Therapy / Clinical Support
Ask school about therapy, clinical, wellbeing and communication support attached to the child’s plan
Inspection / Regulation
Check latest Ofsted/inspection report and current registration details
Class Size / Learning Model
Small classes, specialist teaching, individual plans and structured support by school route
Day / Residential
Day provision by enquiry
Transport / Catchment Area
Leicester and wider regional route; transport depends on local authority/EHCP eligibility
Fees / Funding
EHCP/local authority funded route or admissions discussion
Safeguarding / DSL
Ask school for current DSL, safeguarding policy and child protection arrangements