The Link

“The Link”, at Swallow Dell, is a 12-place Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for children with ASD and speech and language communication difficulties and co-existing learning difficulties.

Children meeting the Local Authority requirement criteria, access specialist level support and resourcing, while maintaining a link to their classroom in the mainstream part of the school. They access the classroom provision for as much time as is possible for them - depending on their individual needs and preferences.

Applications for places are made via the local authority channel for accessing specialist provision – they must have an EHCP at specialist+ level funding. Swallow Dell does not admit children internally.

For further information on SRPs please see: Specialist Resource Provision for Pupils with Speech, Language and Communication needs and Autism

The SRP is full and there is a waiting list. However, if you would like to visit us, please contact the school office: admin@swallowdell.herts.sch.uk

Due to recommendations from other schools in the area, the local authority, and our own reputation, all of our internal alternative provisions are currently oversubscribed, and we are reluctantly having to reject applications for children who require IAP, as we cannot safely accommodate them.

We are trying to secure local authority funding to expand our provisions, but this is currently not yet forthcoming. – This message is updated termly.

If you are a professional and would like to visit the SRP or find out more about SEND provision at Swallow Dell please complete the JotForm to book a place on our next professionals workshop:

SEND Workshop 19th May 2026