SEND Services in Lambeth
Lambeth, a vibrant and densely populated inner London borough, offers dedicated SEND support in Lambeth through a range of services tailored to its diverse urban communities, where families face unique challenges like higher deprivation levels compared to many other areas. As one of London's younger boroughs with a high proportion of people in their 20s and 30s, it prioritises family-focused provision amid ongoing pupil number fluctuations that affect school capacities across the capital. Parents new to the system can turn to the Lambeth Information Advice And Support Service (IASS) for impartial guidance, helping navigate this dynamic landscape with confidence and ease.
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Schools & SEND Provision
97
Schools
9
Specialist
21
SEN Units & Resource Bases
37,122
Total Pupils
5,339 pupils
2,601 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 Lambeth's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Lambeth Information Advice And Support Service (IASS)
EHCP
SEN Team
EHC Hub
SEND Team
SEND Team
Other Services
Lambeth Autism Advisory Service
Lambeth Autism Advisory Service
London Borough of Lambeth, PO Box 80771, London, SW2 9QQ
Lambeth Autism Action Forum
SEND Youth Council
Inclusive Employment/Project SEARCH
Disability Register/Liberty Card
Home to School Transport
Early Help Services
Mediation Service
KIDS London SEN Mediation Service
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Elm Court School
SpecialLansdowne School
SpecialOctavia House Schools, London
SpecialThe Livity School
SpecialTurney Primary and Secondary Special School
SpecialNot judgedBurlington House School Tooting
SpecialMaypole School (Leigham Court)
SpecialAllen Edwards Primary School
PrimaryGoodArchbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedCrown Lane Primary School
PrimaryDunraven School
All-throughGoodEthelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
NurseryHill Mead Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementJubilee Primary School
PrimaryLa Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
SecondaryOutstandingNot Applicable
Larkhall Primary Campus
PrimaryGoodLilian Baylis Technology School
SecondaryOutstandingNot Applicable
London Nautical, City of London Academy
SecondaryRequires ImprovementMaytree Nursery School
NurseryOasis Academy South Bank Primary
PrimaryThe Elmgreen School
SecondaryGoodTriangle Nursery School
NurseryOutstandingUnderstanding 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 Lambeth.
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Social Care
0-25 Disabilities Service
For children who receive support packages from the Lambeth 0-25 Disabilities Service