SEND Services in Kensington and Chelsea
In the heart of London, Kensington and Chelsea offers robust SEND support tailored to its diverse urban community of nearly 146,000 residents from over 50 nationalities. As one of the capital's top-ranked boroughs for schools and wellbeing, it navigates funding challenges common to London authorities - like a 21% real Dedicated Schools Grant cut since 2010 - by prioritising high-needs provision amid rising EHCP demand. Parents can turn to Full of Life KC (SENDIASS) for impartial guidance through this landscape, knowing local services strive to deliver despite pressures.
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Schools & SEND Provision
70
Schools
5
Specialist
13
SEN Units & Resource Bases
23,940
Total Pupils
3,383 pupils
1,112 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 Kensington and Chelsea's Local OfferIASS
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Full of Life KC (SENDIASS/IASS)
Parent Carer Forum
SEND Team
RBKC Children's Social Services
Occupational Therapy
RBKC NHS OT (Children with Disabilities Team)
Speech and Language Therapy
RBKC NHS SALT (via Local Offer)
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Catch22 Include London
SpecialParkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
SpecialNot judgedSnowflake School
SpecialBarlby Primary School
PrimaryGoodMarlborough Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedAll Saints Catholic College
SecondaryOutstandingArk Brunel Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodKensington Aldridge Academy
SecondaryMore House School
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 Kensington and Chelsea.
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