Articles on SEND Local Offer (220)
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…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…From 9 month old: 15 hours funded childcare support for working families
If you are working, your child may be able to access 15 hours childcare support. Find out more on the sections below: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 into and leaving care
Explore the sections below to access information if you are a child or young person coming into care or leaving care: