Articles on SEND Local Offer (219)
Training to help support children and young people with autism
Training for Professionals: General training for professionals around special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), much of which is relevant to supporting autistic children and young people, can be found on our Training and Support page. Training for Parents:Support in nurseries and schools
This page provides guidance and information on the support available in nurseries and schools.Supporting speech and language skills
This page summarises the help available for supporting speech and language skills.Things to do
This page provides information on things to do for children and young people in the area.Supporting self-care skills
This page summarises the help available for supporting children and young people with self-care skills.Supporting feeding
This page summarises the help available to support children and young people with feeding.Finding support for autistic children and young people
This resource provides guidance and information for families, parents, carers, and professionals looking for support for autistic children and young people in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. There is support available for those who have been diagnosed already, are waiting for a diagnosis, or those…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…Support during the transition to adulthood
This page provides information on help with transitions to adulthood for young people.How to access a Short Break
Service Navigator – Overview The ‘navigator’ will operate as part of the Bi-Borough Short Breaks Service. A single point of contact for all referrals in the Disabled Children and Young People’s service. Families with children between the age of 0 and 18 may be entitled to support…Your local transition service
At the age of 16, young people who have disabilities, and who may already have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in place, will start to be supported by the council’s transition team if they have social care needs and are eligible for council…Transition to Adulthood - reflections from parents
We know that the processes of transitioning from Children's Services to Adult Social Care can be a daunting time. We hope that these two videos from local parents who have recently gone through this process are helpful. Lesly highlights the importance of starting your planning…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…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 All About Me Form / TemplateEducation, 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 your…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…Early education and childcare Q&As
On this page, you can find answers to your questions regarding early years and childcare for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All the questions have been submitted by local parents and answered by Local Authority staff. Click on a question to read the response. …Applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
Back to Pathway What is an Education, Health and Care Plan? An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legal document which specifies the support that must be provided to meet a child or young person's educational, health or social care needs. Local authority…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.