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).
To find the information you need scroll down this page and click on the most applicable icon category. To find information appropriate to your child's age, e.g. 0-5, 5-11, 11-16 and 16-25 years old please scroll down and click on the SEND Ages Provisions sentence below (to the right of "I'm looking for...").
If you would like this website to be translated or read aloud, please click the ReachDeck icon (white figure in a red circle) in the top right hand corner of the screen. If the ReachDeck icon is not visible then please refresh the page.
If you need more information or can't find what you are looking for? Please get in touch and we will be more than happy to help.
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!
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.
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Autism in the City
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Ready about wheelchair accessibility and customer experience of some of the most popular public attractions in the City of London.