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SEND Services in Redbridge

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Redbridge, a vibrant London borough, offers robust SEND support tailored to its diverse urban communities, with services designed to help children and young people thrive alongside their peers. Parents navigating this system can turn to the Redbridge Information Advice & Support Service (RIASS) for impartial guidance on everything from early help to Education, Health and Care Plans. While the area performs strongly in education outcomes compared to many London neighbours, ongoing local efforts focus on addressing family needs in this busy setting, ensuring no one feels alone in the journey.

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Schools & SEND Provision

94

Schools

8

Specialist

9

SEN Unit & Resource Bases

60,636

Total Pupils

11.1%receive SEN Support

6,732 pupils

4.3%have an EHCP

2,625 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 Redbridge's Local Offer

IASS

Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.

Redbridge Information Advice & Support Service (RIASS)

Hours: 10.00am - 1.00pm

Parent Carer Forum

Empowering Parents Together (EPT) Parent/Carer Forum

Parent/Carer Forum for Redbridge

EHCP

EHCP request form

SEN Team

EHC Team

For children 0-13 years. For 14-25 years use [email protected]

SEND Team

SEND Team

For children 0-13 years. For 14-25 years use [email protected]

Short Breaks

Short breaks information

Children with Disabilities Service

Portage

Pre-school Home Visiting Team

Portage service that works with parents and children (0-5 years) with complex needs

Occupational Therapy

Children's Occupational Therapy Team

Referral form available for Children's Occupational Therapy Team

Speech and Language Therapy

Child and Adolescent Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) | Redbridge NELFT

The Grove Specialist Community Health Services for Children and Young People, Grove Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford

Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm

Social Care

Children with Disabilities Service

Station Road Centre, Station Road, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 1NB

Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17.00

Other Services

SEND Preparing for Adulthood Team

Family Help Service

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

The Grove Specialist Health Services for Children and Young People, Grove Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford

Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm

Direct Payments

Young Carers - Endorphins

Continence Advisory Service

Clinical Psychology

Redbridge Child Development Centre, Grovelands, Grove Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XH

Community Medical Paediatric Service

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Hatton Special School

SpecialNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 191IG8 8EU
Speech & LanguageAutismModerate Learning

Little Heath School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 260RM6 5RX
VisualSpeech & LanguageAutismPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

New Rush Hall School

Special
Ages 5-16Capacity: 80IG6 2LB
Social & Emotional

Newbridge School

Special
Ages 2-19Capacity: 175RM6 4TR
VisualHearingSpeech & LanguageModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Stradbroke

Special
Ages 8-16Capacity: 6IG5 0DL
AutismSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning

Endeavour House School

Special
Ages 6-18Capacity: 25IG3 9QA

Hatchside School

SpecialGood
Ages 2-7Capacity: 128IG2 7SR

Oak House School

Special
Ages 10-17Capacity: 5IG3 9AB

Cranbrook Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 944IG1 3PS
Speech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysical
Resource base: 14 places

Beal High School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 2840IG4 5LP
Autism
SEN unit: 48 places

Caterham High School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1182IG5 0QW
HearingAutism
SEN unit: 39 places

Forest Academy

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-16Capacity: 940IG6 3TN
Autism
SEN unit: 30 places

Mayespark Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 682IG3 9PX
Autism
Resource base: 14 places

Oaks Park High School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1830IG2 7PQ
VisualHearing

Roding Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 480IG8 8NP
Hearing
SEN unit: 35 places

Seven Kings School

All-through
Ages 4-18Capacity: 2240IG2 7BT
Physical
SEN unit: 17 places

Understanding 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 Redbridge.

To request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Redbridge, contact Redbridge Council via their website at www.redbridge.gov.uk where a request form is available. You can also speak to your child's school or the Redbridge Information Advice & Support Service (RIASS) for guidance on the process. They will assess if your child needs an EHCP based on their special educational needs.
Redbridge Information Advice & Support Service (RIASS) offers free, impartial information, advice, and support to children, young people with SEND, and their parents or carers. They help with topics like SEND support in Redbridge, the Local Offer, preparing for meetings, resolving disagreements, EHCPs, annual reviews, and health or social care issues. Contact them at 020 8708 8922 or [email protected].
Redbridge has 8 specialist schools for children with special educational needs, plus 1 school with an SEN unit and 8 schools with resource bases. These provisions support the 2,625 pupils with EHCPs and 6,732 on SEN Support out of 60,636 total pupils. Details on specific schools are available on the Redbridge Local Offer.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services, support, and provisions available in Redbridge for children and young people up to age 25. It covers education, health, and social care options. Find it at find.redbridge.gov.uk/kb5/redbridge/fsd/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0.
The statutory EHCP assessment process in Redbridge, like elsewhere in England, should take up to 20 weeks from the request to issuing the final EHCP. RIASS can provide more details and support during this time. Check the Local Offer or contact Redbridge Council for any local updates.

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