We have compiled a list of useful links, resources, and organisations related to SEND, including legal handbooks, support groups, and educational resources.
Please contact us if you know of, or are part of, an organisation or group that you feel would benefit our members.
Click on a heading below to browse our collection of links:
RBG – EHCP – Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs) | Royal Borough of Greenwich
SENDIASS – EHCP – Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs) | Royal Borough of Greenwich
Council for Disabled Children: Council for Disabled Children
IPSEA Education, Health and Care Plans: (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice
Greenwich SENDIASS
Email : sendiass@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Tel : 020 8921 8402
Address : 1st Floor,
The Woolwich Centre,
35 Wellington Street,
Woolwich,
SE18 6HQ
RBG – Local Offer
Website – What the Local Offer is | Royal Borough of Greenwich
RBG Meetings & Committees – Committees and meetings | Royal Borough of Greenwich
GSV Meetings & Forums – Our Events – Greenwich Send Voice
RBG Local Offer – SEND Local Offer newsletters | Royal Borough of Greenwich
RBG – Mental Health – Get mental health support | Royal Borough of Greenwich
SEND Mental Health – Local mental health support for children and young people | Royal Borough of Greenwich
Live Well Greenwich – Get more support if you need it – Live Well Greenwich
Healthwatch Greenwich – Where to find mental health support in Greenwich | Healthwatch Greenwich
Better Health – NHS – Mental Health – Every Mind Matters – NHS
NHS – Mental Health – Crisis – Mental health services – NHS
Oxleas – Greenwich Time to Talk – Greenwich Time to Talk: NHS Talking Therapies | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Mind Charity – Information and support
Samaritans – Contact Us | Samaritans
RBG – Wellbeing – Keeping active and eating well | Royal Borough of Greenwich
Find details of SENCos from Nurseries, Schools, Colleges Pages from relevant schools.
RBG Publications for School SENCos – School SENCo newsletters | Royal Borough of Greenwich
GOV UK – Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND): Overview – GOV.UK
GOV UK – Disability rights and the Equality Act 2010 – GOV.UK
GOV UK – SEND: guide for parents and carers – GOV.UK
GOV UK – SEND: guide for early years settings – GOV.UK
GOV UK – SEND support: easy-read guide for children and young people – GOV.UK
ACCESS Card
https://www.accesscard.online
The physical card acts as a photo ID that can be used to easily communicate your access requirements to events and venues, so that the venues can provide accessibility to the needs of their visitors.
AFK (Action for Kids)
https://www.afkcharity.org
Helps children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse to live more independent, fulfilling lives.
ASD Community Hub
https://www.achievingspecialdreams.co.uk/
Is a community-focused organisation created by and for parents and professionals who support children with complex special educational needs (SEN).
Austitic Inclusive Meets UK
www.autisticinclusivemeets.org
Autistic Inclusive Meets UK (AIM), they are team of passionate and dedicated volunteers, committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for autistic individuals and their families.
Autism Voice
https://www.autismvoice.org.uk/
Working to enhance the health and well-being of people (children and adults) with autism and/or learning disabilities and their families from mainly Global Majority Communities.
Baked Bean Charity
https://bakedbeancompany.com/
Helping people with learning disabilities get more from their lives. Services include: Dance, Drama, Music, Skills & Training.
Barnardo’s
https://www.barnardos.org.uk
Barnardo’s transforms the lives of vulnerable children across the UK through the work of their projects, our campaigning and our research expertise.
Caudwell Children
https://www.caudwellchildren.com
Caudwell Children provide family support services, equipment, treatment and therapies for disabled children and their families across the UK.
CEA Card
https://www.ceacard.co.uk
The scheme allows a Cardholder to be accompanied by someone, free of charge, when they purchase a ticket to visit a participating cinema with that person.
Challenging Behaviour Foundation
https://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
Specifically focussed on the needs of children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour may be described as challenging, and their families.
Child Bereavement UK
https://www.childbereavementuk.org
Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people (up to the age of 25), parents and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
Contact for families of disabled children
https://contact.org.uk
Their website has advice and information about concerns you might have about raising a child with additional needs. They run a free helpline and offer a Listening Ear support service.
Council for Disabled Children (CDC)
https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk
Umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector in England, aiming to make a difference to the lives of disabled children and children with special educational needs.
CP Teens UK
https://www.cpteensuk.org
Empowering youngsters and adults with physical disabilities.
Dimensions
https://dimensions-uk.org
Supports people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs out of institutions, helping them lead ordinary lives.
Direct Gov.
https://www.gov.uk
Easy access to public information about statutory services of interest to families with disabled children.
Disability Grants
https://www.disability-grants.org
A guide to help you find grants for the disabled.
Disability Matters NHS England
https://www.disabilitymatters.org.uk
A free eLearning resource for the UK workforce.
Disability Rights UK
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/about-us
The largest national pan-disability organisation led by disabled people.
DLA
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children claim form – GOV.UK
ERIC
https://eric.org.uk
The UK’s only childhood continence charity.
Family Fund
https://www.familyfund.org.uk
The largest independent grant-giving organisation helping low income families caring for a severely disabled child.
Family Holiday Charity
https://familyholidaycharity.org.uk
Providing holidays for vulnerable families that cannot afford a holiday.
Fledglings
https://www.fledglings.org.uk
A national not-for-profit one-stop shop for aids for children and adults with a disability.
Get Kids Going
https://www.getkidsgoing.com
National charity giving disabled children and young people the opportunity to participate in sport.
Heart n Soul
https://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/
Helps people with learning disabilities and autistic people through art and music.
Home Start Greenwich – Children’s Centres
www.homestartgreenwich.org.uk
Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASS)
https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/networks/information-adviceand-support-services-network
Provides training and support to local IAS Services across England.
IPSEA
https://www.ipsea.org.uk
The leading charity in the field of SEND law in England.
KIDS
https://www.kids.org.uk
Providing a wide range of support from early years into adulthood.
Maypole Project
https://www.themaypoleproject.co.uk
Supporting children and young people with complex medical needs and their families.
National Autistic Society
https://www.autism.org.uk
Charity for autistic people and their families, offering advice, support and training.
Nip it in the Bud
https://nipinthebud.org
Works with professionals to produce free evidence-based films and resources on child mental health.
Radar Key
https://shop.disabilityrightsuk.org/products/radar-key
The National Key Scheme offers disabled people independent access to locked public toilets.
Rainbows Trust Children’s Charity
https://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/
Supports seriously ill children and their families at home and in the community.
SeeAbility
https://www.seeability.org/optometrists
Helps children and adults with autism or learning disabilities who have sight problems.
SHARE Community
https://www.sharecommunity.org.uk/
Is a charity providing programmes and activities to empower adults with a learning disability and autistic adults to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives.
Sickle Cell and Young Stroke Survivors
https://www.scyss.org/
Provides advice and support for parents of children and young people living with sickle cell anaemia and childhood stroke.
The Neurodiversity Family Hub
https://theneurodiversityfamilyhub.org/
Provides specialised clubs for neurodiverse children and young people.
The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)
https://www.rsbc.org.uk/pages/about
Offers free services for vision impaired children and their families.
Turn2Us
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/about-turn2us
A national charity providing practical information and support to end financial insecurity.
Unity Works
https://www.thera.co.uk/about/companies/unity-works-social-enterprises/about-us-3/
Supports people with a learning disability to gain skills, achieve qualifications and secure jobs, so they can reach their full potential.
WellChild
https://www.wellchild.org.uk/about-us/
National children’s charity supporting children with complex medical needs.
Whizz Kidz
https://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users.
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