Articles on SEND Local Offer (216)
Short Breaks - More Information
What is a Short Break? Short breaks enable disabled children, young people and adults to have time away from their carers, explore new opportunities, have fun and broaden their social networks whilst promoting independence. They can provide families with an opportunity to have a break…Support for disabled children and their families
The aim of our services is to help families lead normal lives, and to contribute to the health, wellbeing, growth, development, enjoyment, and achievement of children and young people.How do I prepare for adulthood?
We start working with young people when they are in Year 9 to plan their move towards adulthood. Families or carers are fully involved in this planning. Click here to access an easy read summary of this information. The People First Website also contains some…Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment and Plan Timeline
Once a decision has been made to carry out an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA), the entire process should last no more than 20 weeks. On the following sections you could see the stage-by-stage timeline for getting an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for…Who's Who in the Travel Care Team?
Click on the profiles below to find out more about the people working in the Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Travel Care Support Team:What is the 'Early Help Service'?
Early Help in Kensington and Chelsea is a way of getting extra support when needed. Our integrated 0-19 (25 with SEND) service aims to help families when difficulties first begin so that we can support them with finding solutions quickly. Through our Family Hub Model,…Short Breaks
What is a Short Break? How to Access a Short Break Short Breaks menu Short Breaks pathways Early Intervention and Support Team Assesment and Review Team Preparing for Transition and Adulthood Team Inclusion Occupational Therapy Services Centres for Disabled Children & Young People Parenting Support…North Family Hub Children's Centre Offer
Our centres are warm and friendly places and welcome all resident families with a child under five. Our main centres are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Holmfield House Children’s Centre is also open once a month on a Saturday. At each of our centres…Your voice matters
Young people have been involved in various ways and have made really important contributions to work in the Council and the wider SEND Community.Supporting sleep
This page summarises the help available to support with sleep.Assessment request forms related to the Education, Health and Care process
Assessment request forms related to the Education Health and Care (EHC) plan process: EHC Education Setting Request Form EHC Parent Carer Request Form EHC Social Care request for professional advice EHC Professional Information and Advice form Short Term Contingency Funding Request Form (for students without an EHC…Annual Health Check
Annual health checks are for adults and young people aged 14 or over with a learning disability. An annual health check helps you stay well by talking about your health and finding any problems early, so you get the right care. You do not have…Peer Support
The following section contains information and guidance on peer support.Education, Health and Care Annual Review information
An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs to be regularly kept up-to-date to ensure that information and provision contained in it continues to reflect your child's needs and provision required. Legally, the EHCP must be reviewed every year. This is called the Annual Review.…Dating and relationships for young people with SEND
There is no reason why young people with SEND should not be able to form relationships, from making friends to finding love. There are services in the borough that can help to connect you with other young people in your area, as well as make…Supporting toileting
This page summarises the help available to support with toileting.All For Youth Newsletter
NEW edition out now! The All for Youth Newsletter is a way for young people in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster to share their voice, thoughts and ideas with their peers. It is written by young people, for young people. Click here to read the latest edition. Join…Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People’s Plan
You can access the '2023-26 Children and Young People's Plan' and our 'One Year On Report' by clicking on the sections below: Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People's Plan (PDF) Children and Young People's Plan: One Year On Report (PDF)Supporting speech and language skills
This page summarises the help available for supporting speech and language skills.Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are legal documents which describe how the special education, health or social care needs of a child or young person (aged 0-25) will be met. These documents are designed in partnership with families and young people so they reflect…