Age Range
Ages 3-19 by ALN route
Description
About the School
When needs are profound, parents need provision that keeps communication, dignity and safety at the centre. Ysgol Crug Glas Swansea serves Manchester and Greater Manchester families comparing specialist placements where a mainstream setting may no longer meet the child’s needs. The listing focuses on placement fit, EHCP route, learning model and support boundaries so parents can ask sharper questions before a visit.
Specialist Provision
PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory, communication and medical needs
Ages 3-19 by ALN route
Special school for profound and complex needs
Why Consider This School?
Swansea Complex Needs School: Ysgol Crug Glas Swansea gives families a specialist education route where provision fit, safeguarding, EHCP wording and travel all need to be checked before a placement decision.
Specialist Curriculum and Care: 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
Special school for profound and complex needs
Typical Wait Time
Ask school / local authority
Fees / Price Range
ALN/local authority funded route or admissions discussion
Assessment Tools / Approach
PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory, communication and medical needs
Self-referral Accepted
Placement usually involves ALN planning, IDP suitability, local authority consultation 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
Special school for profound and complex needs
SEND Needs Supported
PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory, communication and medical needs
Age Range / Key Stages
Ages 3-19 by ALN route
EHCP / Referral Route
Placement usually involves ALN planning, IDP suitability, local authority consultation 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
Swansea and South West Wales routes; transport depends on local authority eligibility and placement decision
Fees / Funding
ALN/local authority funded route or admissions discussion
Safeguarding / DSL
Ask school for current DSL, safeguarding policy and child protection arrangements