SEND Local Offer
The City of London's Local Offer outlines the services and information relevant for children and young people up to 25 years old who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Its purpose is to provide clear, accessible information about what services are available in the area for parents, children and young people aged 0 - 25 years with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
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Email: EEYService@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Tel: 020 7332 1002
Introducing the Special Needs Resources Library
Our Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Resources Library is designed to be a comprehensive hub for families, practitioners. educators, and caregivers seeking guidance, tools, and support. For instant access click here!
What makes me happy
An Introduction from Ruby Sayed, an elected Member and Chair of Community and Children’s Services Committee. Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities living in the City of London, talk about what makes them happy, and what would they like to be when they are adults...
Autism in the City
Harshita Patel's blog shares her insights, exasperations and joys while recounting the adventures she and her husband have had (to date) raising their son with ASD. She also includes suggestions for days out and other ASD-friendly activities.
Harini's days out - mystery shopping around the City
Ready about wheelchair accessibility and customer experience of some of the most popular public attractions in the City of London.
SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
The Tower Hamlets and City of London SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) team offers free and impartial advice to parents and young people with SEND who are residents within Tower Hamlets or City of London. They have a dedicated telephone line, 020 7364 6489, that you can call to speak to an advisor Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Have your say on a new City of London SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy
The Strategy will set out our shared vision for children and young people with SEND in the City of London. It will include the issues we need to focus on and key actions partners need to take to achieve positive change that meets residents’ needs.
Thursday 9 May: in-person vision and priorities half-day workshop (morning or afternoon) with parent carers, other family members and professionals at the Small Research Business and Enterprise Centre, 80 Basinghall Street, EC2V 5AG
Wednesday 8 May 7:30pm and Friday 9 May 11am: one-hour online session for parent carers and other family members on the vision and priorities.
Dates to be confirmed:
May: Parent carer electronic survey on what’s important to you and your family, possible session for parent carers and other family members at Portsoken Community Centre.
June: Session with young people to hear about what’s important to them, session with the City Parent Carer Forum.
Contact Hannah Dobbin, Strategy and Projects Officer: hannah.dobbin@cityoflondon.gov.uk – if you’d like to be involved!