SEND Services in Hammersmith and Fulham
In the bustling urban heart of west London, SEND support in Hammersmith and Fulham offers families a dedicated range of services tailored to the area's diverse needs, including ongoing efforts to expand local places for children with social, emotional and mental health challenges, where demand is rising faster than in many neighbouring boroughs. As a compact London borough, it benefits from strong independent and alternative provisions like Westside School, helping to keep more pupils educated close to home despite pressures from high out-of-borough placements. You're not alone in navigating this - reach out to the H&F SEND Information and Advice Support Service for impartial guidance every step of the way.
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Schools & SEND Provision
81
Schools
9
Specialist
5
SEN Units & Resource Bases
26,127
Total Pupils
3,605 pupils
1,561 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 Hammersmith and Fulham's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
H&F SEND Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS/IASS)
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
Hammersmith and Fulham SEND Team
Other Services
Preparing for Adulthood (PfA)
Young People in Transition Team
Direct Payments / Personal Budgets
Money and Benefits Team
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Travel Care Team
Mediation / Disagreement Resolution
KIDS SEND Mediation Service
Occupational Therapy for Children
H&F Social Care Occupational Therapy Service
Educational Psychology Service
H&F Educational Psychology Service
Inspire Outreach Service
Inspire Team
Accessibility Support
Local Offer Accessibility Team
Assistive Technology Support
Abilitynet H&F
Early Help / Family Support
Family Hub Team
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Burlington House School
SpecialCambridge School
SpecialJack Tizard School
SpecialParayhouse School
SpecialWoodlane High School
SpecialBeyondAutism Post-19
SpecialFirst Bridge School
SpecialQ+ Queensmill College
SpecialMiles Coverdale Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingQueen's Manor School and Special Needs Unit
PrimaryUnderstanding 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 Hammersmith and Fulham.
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