Articles on SEND Local Offer (216)
Free school meals (FSM)
Free school meals is a government initiative which provides children with a nutritious meal during term time. You can apply for free school meals if your child is in full time education and you receive any of the following benefits: Universal Credit (provided you have an…Funding equipment in schools for pupils with SEND
In general, it is the responsibility of the school and education setting to fund equipment that supports the needs of children or young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who attend. However, the Local Authority understands that it is not always reasonable to…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…Get Involved
We want to hear from you! Are you... aged up to 25 years that wants to share their thoughts and views with us living, going to school, or working in Kensington and Chelsea and/or Westminster wanting to help drive change for children and young people…Getting an assessment for autism if you are a young person
Sometimes, an autism diagnosis is missed in early childhood. This might be because the signs of autism were unclear or did not start to emerge until adolescence. Autism can be diagnosed at any point in life, but the pathways will be different depending on your…Glossary of key terms for the SEND Local Offer
A glossary of key terms used relating to the SEND Local Offer. The SEND Local Offer provides information on what services children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies, including education, health and social care. Select an option below for an…Going to university if you have SEND
If you are a young person who has special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND), you should not feel that this stops you from going to university. If attending university is something that you want to do, there is support available to help you with…Guidance for service providers
There are two sections of this website: Information for Families provides information to all parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-19 years, or 0-25 years if their child has a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND). The SEND Local Offer focuses on providing accessible…Health
Children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can have varying and often complex health needs. This may mean they are cared for by a range of health professionals from different services. Most health services in the UK are provided by the…Health and Development Reviews
If you have a toddler aged 8 – 15 months and/or 2 – 2.5 years, you should be hearing from your local Health Visiting Team to invite you to attend a Health & Developmental Review. We strongly encourage you to attend these to ensure the…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…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…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…Health visiting
Health visiting services Health Visitors offer services to families within our children’s centres and local health centres to provide services to families in locations close to their home. After attending antenatal classes and being seen at home by midwives, parents will receive information and support…Help for low income families
The government provides information on a number of different Benefits for families, including who they are for and how you can apply for them, including; Apply for free school meals Benefits calculators Care to Learn Carer's Credit Childcare Grant Claim if you were injured while serving…Help with childcare costs
Childcare support is expanding, with significant changes coming to 30 hours free childcare in England and Universal Credit childcare offers in England, Scotland and Wales. Click here for more details. 15 hours funded early education and childcare for 2 year olds The term after your child…Helpful Information for Young People
Advocacy: Youth-led advocacy is about supporting young people to speak up and helping them actively take part in the decisions that affect them. This UNICEF toolkit will give you the skills and information you need to stand up for what is important to you. Autism: A quick guide from ‘NICE’ for…Housing
Drawn by Nico, age 6 Supported Housing Supported Living is a type of housing for adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism or other disabilities who want to live independently but may need some support. In Supported Living you will have some responsibility for looking after…How do children get an autism diagnosis?
If you suspect that your child may be on the autistic spectrum, you may decide to have them formally assessed. This may result in their being given a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition (ASC). Receiving a diagnosis can be very beneficial to children and…How do I choose childcare for my child with SEND?
Good quality childcare is beneficial for all children. It plays an important role in development, allowing children to gain independence, mix with other children and learn new things. There are several types of childcare provider and different families may find that different options work best…How do I get support for my child with SEND?
When a health professional identifies that a child (up to the age of 5 years) may have SEND, they must let the local authority know. This is called a Health Early Notification. The purpose of this is to ensure that the local authority knows about…How do I prepare for adulthood?
We start working with young people when they are in Year 9 to plan their move towards adulthood. Families or carers are fully involved in this planning. Click here to access an easy read summary of this information. The People First Website also contains some…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…