SEND Services in Haringey
Haringey, a vibrant urban London borough spanning diverse neighbourhoods from Tottenham to Highgate, recognises the unique challenges families face in accessing SEND support amid higher levels of deprivation and child poverty than the London average. Despite having fewer specialist school places proportionally than many neighbouring boroughs and supporting more children on EHCPs than the typical London authority, the council is actively expanding resource provisions in mainstream schools and in-borough special places as part of its SEND & AP Sufficiency Strategy 2023-2026 to better meet local needs. You're not alone - Haringey's SENDIASS offers impartial information, advice, and support to help you navigate this journey with confidence.
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Schools & SEND Provision
97
Schools
9
Specialist
6
SEN Units & Resource Bases
41,009
Total Pupils
5,705 pupils
2,274 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 Haringey's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIASS
Parent Carer Forum
SEND Power
A community of parents and carers in Haringey, providing mutual support and sharing views with decision-makers to improve services for children and young people with SEND
EHCP
EHCP request formSEN Team
SEND Teams
Early Years up to Year 5: [email protected], Years 6 to 11: [email protected], Year 12 and above: [email protected]
Median assessment: 20 weeks (legal limit: 20)
SEND Team
SEND Service
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Free consultations available through Markfield - email [email protected]
Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Early Help / Family Support
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Supported Internships
Youth Service
Autism Hub
Language Enhancement and Empowerment Project (LEEP)
Get Talking Haringey
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Kestrel House School
SpecialRiverside School
SpecialGoodThe Brook Special Primary School
SpecialOutstandingVale School
SpecialAmbitious College
SpecialArea 51 Education Ltd
SpecialThe Harington Scheme Ltd
SpecialHaringey Sixth Form College
16 plusUnderstanding 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 Haringey.
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