Articles on Support for disabled children and their families (28)
Community activities Q&As
On this page, you can find answers to your questions regarding community activities 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.Disability Access Fund (DAF)
From April 2017, the Government introduced new funding for Early Years childcare providers to enable them to offer more places to young children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). This funding is called the Disability Access Fund (DAF). The DAF is available to Early Years…The Disabled Children's Service
What is the service? The Disabled Children’s service is made up of a range of teams who work together to provide a holistic service but where each has its own professional focus. These teams are: Disabled Children’s Team DCT - (social workers and social care workers)…Early Intervention Service (access to Short Breaks)
Short Breaks can be accessed via the Early Intervention Service team. Short breaks are for families with children between the age of 0 and 18 who are affected in their everyday living by one or more of the following: A physical impairment A sensory impairment Chronic…Emergency Essentials Programme
The Emergency Essentials Programme is provided as part of the BBC's Children in Need. It provides support to families of children and young people living in poverty, who have a lack of the basic facilities which most of us take for granted, and additional pressures…Financial support for children and young people with SEND
All parents may find caring for a child puts a strain on their household budget. If you are caring for a child with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), this strain might be particularly large. Specialist equipment and services, transport, and extra day-to-day costs can…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…Join the Family Hubs Parent and Carer Shadow Board
Dear Parents and Carers, The Kensington and Chelsea Family Hubs Team are currently recruiting Parents and Carers who wish to become Shadow Boards. Please find more information on the leaflet below. Should you wish to express interest in this opportunity, do not hesitate to contact…London Autism in Schools Project Newsletter - Issue 2
The latest edition of the the London Autism in Schools Project Newsletter is now available and can be downloaded here. This edition has articles and information on Signs to Spot Autism, How to Use the Progression Framework, Understanding Sensory Preferences, Local PCF case study, and much more. …Managed and Personal budgets
Managed budgets Personal budgetsOur 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: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…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…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…Resources for specific SEND areas
Please click the sections below for specific resources to support children and young people, categrorised by specific SEND need.SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF)
The SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF) is available to ensure the inclusion of children with additional needs in early education. The Enhanced SENIF is for: 3- and 4-year olds (no matter where they live) who are taking up any number of hours of free entitlement who have…Support for children with a mental impairment
Services for children who are substantially and adversely affected in their ability to carry out normal day to day activities through a mental impairment such as emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome and mental health conditions, are provided through the locality social work teams…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.Support for parents of children with SEND
Explore the sections below to access information about the support available for parents of children with SEND: