Articles on SEND Local Offer (216)
Other Autism information and resources
This page provides other information and resources to explore.Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People’s Plan
You can access the 2023-26 Children and Young People's Plan by clicking on the section below:Out-of-borough schools
The borough has some of the highest performing maintained schools in the country. The outcomes for pupils with SEND are better here than the national average. The Ofsted ratings of our local schools mean that families are assured of a school that is rated good…Parent Zone
The Parent Zone is the part of the Local Offer where parents can get answers to the questions that matter to them. We have worked in partnership with parents from across Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster to compile a list of the most important questions. You…Peer Support
The following section contains information and guidance on peer support.Personal Budgets
Personal budgets Instead of a managed budget where the local authority book and facilitate the child/ young person’s care package through our in-house services or external providers. Instead, you can manage the whole care package through the form of a personal budget. This means the…Physical difficulties and self care
Individuals with a physical disability may find it difficult to walk, stand, sit, move their limbs or control certain muscles. A physical disability can affect a person’s mobility, stamina and dexterity and can make it difficult for children and young people to compete everyday tasks. …Policy for children and young people with SEND in youth custody
Please download our policy for children and young people with SEND in youth custody below. Policy for children and young people with SEND in youth custody (March 2024) The Youth Justice Team (YJT) and the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Services have worked jointly to produce this…Pre-school health notifications
When a health care professional identifies that a young child, under 5, may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) they are required by law to tell the local authority. This is called a Health Early Notification. In the Bi-Borough (Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster),…Preparing for Adulthood Protocol
Please follow this link for our Bi-borough Preparing for Adulthood Protocol, which has been developed in partnership between practitioners from Education, Health and Social Care. The Protocol provides guidance to the workforce across education and social care as they support young people and their families to plan…Preschool Health Notifications
When a health care professional identifies that a young child, under 5, may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) they are required by law to tell the local authority. This is called a Health Early Notification. In the Bi-Borough (Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster),…Purple Badge parking scheme
What is the Purple Badge Scheme? The Government's Blue Badge scheme doesn't apply to central London due to traffic congestion and the high demand for parking space. Our Purple Badge scheme for disabled residents runs alongside the Blue Badge scheme. This means you will need…RBKC Supported Internship
Do you want to get a job but need support to develop your employability skills and experience of the workplace first? In September each year, Kensington and Chelsea Council host a Supported Internship programme, in partnership with Ealing Hammersmith and West London College and Action on Disability,…Relaxed Mondays at the Cartoon Museum
Join us for a morning or afternoon specifically designed for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences to visit the museum - without the distraction of other visitors - with their families, carers or friends. These Relaxed Mondays have been specifically…Resources for specific SEND areas
Please click the sections below for specific resources to support children and young people, categrorised by specific SEND need.School SEN Policies and Information Reports
Schools (including mainstream schools, nurseries, and academy schools) must publish information on their websites about their arrangements for meeting the needs of pupils with SEN. This includes their SEN Policy and SEN Information Report. These should be freely available to download from their websites and must…Schools and learning Q&As
On this page, you can find answers to your questions regarding schools, from the different type of schools available, to school support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The content sections below contains questions have been submitted by local parents and answered…SEN Strategy Refresh - 2021-2024
The current Kensington and Chelsea Council Strategy for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (our ‘SEND Strategy’) was published in 2018. The nature of co-production, learning from the experiences of our local community and aiming to deliver outstanding services in an…SEN Support Toolkit
On this page, you will find a range of useful documents that you can use when supporting children and young people aged 0-25 including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The SEN Support Toolkit explains the responsibilities on early years providers, schools and post…SEND funding in mainstream schools: what can you expect your school to provide?
This page explains the funding mainstream schools in the Bi-borough recieve to help support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Schools SEND funding explained Mainstream schools receive funding for pupils with SEND in 3 parts: Core funding for universal provision - funding provided…