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SEND Services in Greenwich

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In the diverse London borough of Greenwich, SEND support is tailored to meet the needs of children and families amidst urban challenges like higher deprivation levels in some areas and a rising trend in elective home education linked to unmet needs. As a bustling community with a young population, the borough offers a range of services through its Local Offer, including impartial guidance from Greenwich SENDIASS to help navigate assessments and plans. Parents can feel reassured knowing local efforts focus on improving outcomes despite pressures, with the Greenwich Parent Carer Participation Forum providing a strong voice for families.

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Schools & SEND Provision

101

Schools

9

Specialist

21

SEN Units & Resource Bases

47,994

Total Pupils

17.7%receive SEN Support

8,483 pupils

5.5%have an EHCP

2,660 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 Greenwich's Local Offer

IASS

Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.

Greenwich SENDIASS

Parent Carer Forum

Greenwich Parent Carer Participation Forum

SEND Team

Royal Borough of Greenwich SEND Team

Occupational Therapy

Oxleas NHS - Greenwich Community Services (OT)

Speech and Language Therapy

Oxleas NHS - Greenwich Community Services (SALT)

Other Services

Greenwich Community Directory

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Charlton Park Academy

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 209SE7 8HX
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

King's Oak School

Special
Ages 11-16Capacity: 40SE9 5LX
Speech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning

Waterside School

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 5-11Capacity: 48SE18 7NB
AutismSocial & Emotional

Wize Up

Special
Ages 11-16Capacity: 70SE9 6DN
Social & EmotionalModerate Learning

Rowan Wood School

Special
Ages 5-19Capacity: 240SE3 8HR

Serenity School Eltham

Special
Ages 4-18Capacity: 150SE9 5NP

Social Arts for Education

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 25SE9 1TY

The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre

Special
Ages 4-25Capacity: 25SE18 1BS

Willow Dene School

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 2-19Capacity: 264SE18 2JD

Boxgrove Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 472SE2 9JP
HearingSpeech & LanguageAutism
Resource base: 16 places

Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 210SE9 3JN
Speech & LanguageAutism
Resource base: 35 places

Leigh Stationers' Academy

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1800SE9 2PT
VisualModerate Learning
Resource base: 20 places

Woolwich Polytechnic School

Secondary
Ages 11-19Capacity: 1820SE28 8AT
OtherAutismModerate Learning
Resource base: 16 places

Ark Greenwich Free School

SecondaryOutstanding
Ages 11-18Capacity: 600SE18 4LH

Alderwood Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 210SE9 2JH
Autism
Resource base: 10 places

Discovery Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 700SE28 0JN
Autism
Resource base: 8 places

Fossdene Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 4-11Capacity: 210SE7 7NQ
AutismSevere Learning

Foxfield Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-11Capacity: 630SE18 7EX
Autism
Resource base: 10 places

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 840SE10 8RZ
Hearing
Resource base: 12 places

Leigh Academy Halley

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-19Capacity: 1100SE3 8EP
Autism
Resource base: 16 places

Meridian Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 240SE10 9NY
Hearing
Resource base: 18 places

Millennium Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 450SE10 0BG
Autism
Resource base: 6 places

Plumstead Manor School

SecondaryRequires Improvement
Ages 11-19Capacity: 1500SE18 1QF
Moderate Learning
Resource base: 25 places

The John Roan School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1400SE3 7QR
Autism
Resource base: 16 places

Thomas Tallis School

Secondary
Ages 11-19Capacity: 1950SE3 9PX
HearingSpeech & Language
Resource base: 40 places

Understanding 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 Greenwich.

To request a statutory EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) assessment in Greenwich, contact the SEND Assessment and Review Service for an EHC needs assessment profile or complete the parental request form available on the Royal Greenwich website. You can apply at any time if your child has or may have special educational needs, and the local authority must consider if they need special educational provision. If refused, you have the right to appeal; get free advice from Greenwich SENDIASS at 020 8921 8402 or [email protected].
Greenwich SENDIASS provides free, impartial information, advice, and support to children, young people, and parents about SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), including EHCPs, education, health, and social care. They can help explain the assessment process, your rights, and options if the local authority refuses an assessment. Contact them at 020 8921 8402 or [email protected].
Greenwich has 9 specialist SEND schools, plus 5 schools with SEN units and 16 schools with resource bases to support children with special educational needs. These provisions help meet the needs of the 2,660 pupils with EHCPs and 8,483 on SEN Support out of 47,994 total pupils. Check the Greenwich Local Offer for details on specific placements.
The Local Offer lists all SEND services, support, and provisions available in Greenwich for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. It covers education, health, social care, and more, helping parents find what's right for their child. Visit it at the Greenwich Community Directory: https://www.greenwichcommunitydirectory.org.uk/kb5/greenwich/directory/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0.
Under national law, Greenwich local authority must decide within 6 weeks whether to carry out an EHC needs assessment, and if approved, issue the final EHCP within 20 weeks from the initial request. Timelines can vary based on gathering evidence from education, health, and care professionals. Contact Greenwich SENDIASS for help tracking your application.

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