SEND Services in Camden
Camden is an inner London borough with a diverse and growing population, where SEND support services work within a dynamic urban landscape. The council has invested significantly in early intervention through its local funding model, allocating higher notional funding to mainstream schools than the national average to ensure support reaches pupils more quickly. While Camden's rate of EHCP assessments has grown more slowly than national trends, the proportion of children with SEND is increasing as school rolls fall, with social, emotional and mental health needs now the biggest driver of new EHCPs in secondary schools. If you're new to navigating SEND support in Camden, SENDIASS Camden is here to provide free, impartial advice and support throughout the assessment process and beyond.
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Schools & SEND Provision
90
Schools
8
Specialist
9
SEN Unit & Resource Bases
29,751
Total Pupils
4,853 pupils
1,261 pupils
Services & Contacts
Local Offer
Every Local Authority must publish a "Local Offer" - a directory of all SEND services and provision in their area.
View Camden's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIASS Camden
SEND Team
Camden Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
Whittington Health NHS Trust - Children's Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Whittington Health NHS Trust - Children's Speech & Language Therapy
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit
SpecialSwiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
SpecialNHS England (Choices College)
SpecialOdyssey House School - Bloomsbury
SpecialAcland Burghley School
SecondaryKentish Town Church of England Primary School
PrimaryNetley Primary School
PrimaryGoodRegent High School
SecondaryThe ArtsXchange
SpecialGoodUnderstanding school SEND provision
Schools in England provide SEND support at different levels. Here's what each type means:
Specialist School
A school that exclusively educates children with SEND. Smaller classes (typically 6-12 pupils), staff trained in specific needs, and environments designed for children who need more support than mainstream can provide. Places are usually named in an EHCP.
SEN Unit
A dedicated unit within a mainstream school, staffed by specialists. Children are on the roll of the unit but may join mainstream classes for some lessons. Offers a middle ground - specialist support with mainstream social opportunities. Usually requires an EHCP.
Resource Base
Extra resourced provision attached to a mainstream school. Children are on the mainstream roll but can access additional support, equipment, and specialist staff. Some resource bases focus on specific needs like autism or speech and language.
SEN Support (Mainstream)
Every mainstream school has a legal duty to identify and support children with SEND. This includes having a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), providing reasonable adjustments, and putting in place SEN Support plans. You don't need an EHCP for SEN Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from families about SEND support in Camden.
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