SEND Services in Lewisham
In the diverse urban landscape of South East London, SEND support in Lewisham offers families a range of services tailored to children and young people's needs within one of the capital's larger boroughs, home to over 300,000 residents. As one of England's more deprived areas, the borough recognises the extra pressures families may face, providing impartial guidance through Lewisham SENDIASS to help navigate assessments and local resources with confidence. Strengths like above-average school readiness for young children highlight positive foundations, even amid challenges such as higher child poverty rates similar to London's average, ensuring support is there when you need it most.
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Schools & SEND Provision
94
Schools
7
Specialist
15
SEN Units & Resource Bases
39,925
Total Pupils
6,167 pupils
2,425 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 Lewisham's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Lewisham SENDIASS
Occupational Therapy
Kaleidoscope Child Development Centre
Speech and Language Therapy
Kaleidoscope Child Development Centre
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Greenvale School
SpecialNew Woodlands School
SpecialWatergate School
SpecialThe Anchor SENDfriendly Centre
SpecialThe Young Women's Hub
SpecialAddey and Stanhope School
SecondaryAthelney Primary School
PrimaryGoodConisborough College
SecondaryRequires ImprovementCooper's Lane Primary School
PrimaryDeptford Green School
SecondaryGoodEdmund Waller Primary School
PrimaryNot Applicable
Forster Park Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedLauncelot Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryNot Applicable
Rushey Green Primary School
PrimaryGoodSedgehill Academy
SecondaryGoodUnderstanding 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 Lewisham.
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