SEND Services in Islington
Islington, a vibrant London borough at the heart of the capital's urban energy, offers dedicated SEND support tailored to its diverse families and communities. With services shaped by the area's dense, multicultural landscape, parents can access impartial guidance through the local Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND, helping navigate options from early help to more specialist provision. While challenges like high demand in inner-city settings exist, recent efforts to strengthen transport links and community hubs are enhancing accessibility for children with special educational needs and disabilities. You're not alone - local teams are here to support you every step of the way.
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Schools & SEND Provision
71
Schools
7
Specialist
4
SEN Units & Resource Bases
24,007
Total Pupils
4,180 pupils
1,767 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 Islington's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Parent Carer Forum
Local parent/carer voice organisation
EHCP
SEN Team
Median assessment: 20 weeks (legal limit: 20)
SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Other Services
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Personal Budgets / Direct Payments
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Mediation / Disagreement Resolution
Wheelchair Service
NW5 2TX
Continence Service
Autism Pathway / Autism Assessment / Autism team
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Early Help / Family Support
Bright Futures, Early Help 5-19 (school-age to 19 years)
Sensory Support Service (hearing/visual impairment)
Child Development Centre (CDC)
Children's Audiology Service
Disabled Children's Service (DCS)
Multiple teams within DCS providing different aspects of support for disabled children and families
Progression to Adulthood (PFA) Transitions Team
Part of the disabled children's service structure
Islington Learning Disabilities Partnership (ILDP) Transition Team
Specialized transition support for learning disabilities
Disabled Children's Social Work Team (DCT)
Provides social work support and coordinates with EHCMB for care planning
Dementia Navigator Service
District Nursing
Professional referrals can be made via online form
Early Intervention Service (Mental Health)
Growing Together: Support for Parents and Young Children
Families can self-refer, includes Stress Less and Calmer Nights Sleep workshops
The Emotional Wellbeing Team
Helps young people access community activities as part of personal support plans
Drayton Park Women's Crisis House
Islington SENDiass
The duties and expectations of the Council to provide this service are set out in Chapter 2 of the SEND Code of Practice.
Islington Survivors Trauma Service
Islington Non-Recent Abuse Team
Islington Crisis Team
Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS)
Camden Crisis Sanctuary
Islington Memory Service
Islington ELiPSe (Palliative Care) Team
Islington Bereavement Service
Proactive Ageing Well Service (PAWS)
Autism Pathway / Autism Assessment
Social Communication Team
Traumatic Stress Clinic
School Wellbeing Service
Urgent Community Response Team (UCRT)
Sign Language Interpreting Service
Text only: 07860 025 025. Video call available. Skype: Search for Islington Sign Language
Dementia Friends Information Sessions
Short Breaks Service
Short Breaks Service
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Team
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Team
Disabled Children's Consultation and Advice Team (DCCATS)
Disabled Children's Consultation and Advice Team (DCCATS)
Disabled Children's Direct Payments Team (DPT)
Disabled Children's Direct Payments Team (DPT)
Disabled Children's Family Outreach Team (FOT)
Disabled Children's Family Outreach Team (FOT)
Disabled Children's Family Support and Reviewing Team (FSRT)
Disabled Children's Family Support and Reviewing Team (FSRT)
Disabled Children's Transforming Care, Prevention and Support Service (TCaPS)
Disabled Children's Transforming Care, Prevention and Support Service (TCaPS)
Children in Need Service, CIN (Children's Social Care)
Children in Need Service, CIN (Children's Social Care)
Children's Services Contact Team (CSCT), Children's Social Care
Children's Services Contact Team (CSCT), Children's Social Care
Specialist Family Support Service, Children in Need, Children's Social Care
Specialist Family Support Service, Children in Need, Children's Social Care
Islington Carers Hub
Islington Carers Hub
Islington FIS, Family Information Service
Islington FIS, Family Information Service
Islington Safeguarding Children Partnership (ISCP)
Islington Safeguarding Children Partnership (ISCP)
Global Mediation
Global Mediation
Youth Council
Youth Council
Youth Engagement Team
Youth Engagement Team
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Richard Cloudesley School
SpecialThe Bridge Integrated Learning Space
SpecialRoyal Mencap Society
SpecialUnderstanding 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 Islington.
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Social Care
Children's Social Care Contact Team