Articles on SEND Local Offer (216)
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),…Health Services to support children with specific medical conditions
Information on the support available for children with a specific medical condition can be found by expanding the drop-down menu below. Much of this support is provided by the Bi-Borough School Health Service and Children's Community Nursing Service Kensington and Chelsea School Health Service Kensington…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…Education, employment and training
Routes into paid employment Many young people with learning difficulties or a disability will want to have a job in the future. To achieve this goal they may need additional support during their training or in the work place. Not everyone will be able to…Continuing care for children with complex health needs
Continuing Care describes bespoke health and care packages delivered by the NHS to children and young people (aged 0-18) with complex health needs which cannot otherwise be met with local universal or specialist services. Children and young people eligible to receive Continuing Care will have…Health Services to support children with specific medical conditions
Information on the support available for children with a specific medical condition can be found by expanding the drop-down menu below. Much of this support is provided by the Bi-Borough School Health Service and Children's Community Nursing Service Bi-Borough School Health Service Children's Community Nursing…Therapy, nursing and personal care in colleges
Since the Children and Families Act (2014) was introduced, many more young people with complex needs have chosen to go to college and to study for longer. To help their new learners, who have learning difficulties as well as extra health and care needs, colleges…Further education funding for young people with special educational needs and disabilities
There are a range of different funding arrangements made available to further education providers to help meet the needs of young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). How this funding is provided can depend on the type of educational provider, the age of…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…WellComm
The Bi-borough is proud to deepen its commitment to ensuring 'Brilliant Beginnings' for all young children. It is recognised in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2021, that spoken language underpins all areas of learning as well as improving life chances for all children. With this in…Applying for and choosing schools if your child has special educational needs
Most children with special educational needs can be taught in mainstream schools. If your child has more severe or complex needs they may need to go to a special school or school with a special unit.Additional needs and SEND
Family Hubs are fully inclusive. This means that all activities welcome children who may have additional needs, and reasonable adjustments will be made were necessary. All Family Hubs in the borough have sensory play facilities for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).…Resources for specific SEND areas
Please click the sections below for specific resources to support children and young people, categrorised by specific SEND need.Strategies and Plans
Listed below are links to some relevant local strategies and plans related to special educational needs and disabilities. This page will be regularly updated: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Strategy (2021-2024) This strategy sets out the plans of the borough to improve outcomes for local…