SEND Services in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is a London borough with a population of around 172,000, positioned as a thriving suburban community with good transport links and a family-friendly reputation. As a parent navigating SEND support in Kingston upon Thames, you'll be working with Richmond & Kingston SENDIASS, your local information, advice and support service, which can guide you through assessments, Education, Health and Care Plans, and your rights throughout the process. The borough sits within London's broader SEND landscape, where services are shaped by the capital's density and resources, and you'll find that Kingston offers a mix of mainstream schools with SEN support alongside specialist provision to meet diverse needs. Whether you're at the early stages of identifying support or working through a formal assessment, this local offer brings together the services, schools, and support available to your family in Kingston upon Thames.
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Schools & SEND Provision
63
Schools
4
Specialist
20
SEN Units & Resource Bases
31,008
Total Pupils
4,064 pupils
1,625 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 Kingston upon Thames's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Richmond & Kingston SENDIASS
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
Short Breaks
Short breaks informationSpeech and Language Therapy
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Children's Speech & Language Therapy
Other Services
Home to School Transport / Travel Assistance
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Bright Futures - SEND transitions advice
Personal Budgets / Direct Payments
Independent Travel Training Service
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Bedelsford School
SpecialCastle Hill Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedCoombe Boys' School
SecondaryAlexandra Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingCoombe Girls' School
SecondaryGoodKing's Oak Primary School
PrimaryKnollmead Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedLime Tree Primary School
PrimaryGoodRobin Hood Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryGoodThe Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
SecondaryThe Kingston Academy
SecondaryTolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
SecondaryTolworth Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryOutstandingUnderstanding 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 Kingston upon Thames.
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