Articles on Schools and learning (39)
Independent (Private) Schools
What are independent schools? Independent schools (also known as private schools) are educational providers not funded or maintained by the Government. Pupils at independent schools may not follow the national curriculum. You will usually be expected to pay fees for your child to attend an…Educating your child at home
Parents/carers are legally required to ensure their child is in receipt of a suitable education but this does not have to be in a school. Some will choose to electively home educate. Elective home education is the term used to describe a parent or carer's…SEND Resources for Professionals
The compiled resources below bring together a wide collection of toolkits, advice and guidance to support and help those professionals working closely with young people with SEND. They cover a range of topics, including participation, communication, events and transition processes. These tool-kits are designed for…Transferring between stages of education if your child has an EHCP
What is phase transfer? When a child or young person moves from one stage of education to another, this is called a phase transfer. Phase transfers happens whenever a child or young person makes the following transitions in their educational journey: early years setting to school infant…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…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…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…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.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…