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SEND Services in Richmond upon Thames

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Richmond upon Thames, a leafy London borough blending urban vibrancy with green spaces along the Thames, offers dedicated SEND support in Richmond upon Thames that benefits from its affluent profile and lower child poverty rates compared to London and national averages. Parents navigating the system can turn to the independent KIDS Richmond and Kingston SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for impartial guidance at every step. While high living costs present challenges for some families, the area's strong community resources and family-friendly neighbourhoods provide a reassuring foundation for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Schools & SEND Provision

84

Schools

4

Specialist

16

SEN Units & Resource Bases

39,392

Total Pupils

12.5%receive SEN Support

4,910 pupils

3.7%have an EHCP

1,470 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 Richmond upon Thames's Local Offer

IASS

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

KIDS Richmond and Kingston SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Parent Carer Forum

Richmond SEND Family Voice (SFV)

Parent/Carer forum or Parent/Carer Representative Groups providing a voice for parents and carers.

SEND Team

SEN Team

Achieving for Children's Area Wide Offer is a state funded service.

Short Breaks

Short breaks information

Integrated Service for Children with Disabilities

Portage

EarlyBird / EarlyBird Plus

Occupational Therapy

Kingston and Richmond NHS FT Children's OT

Speech and Language Therapy

Speech & Language Advisory Team

Social Care

Integrated Service for Children with Disabilities (ISCD)

Other Services

Personal Budgets / Direct Payments

Achieving for Children

Mediation / Disagreement Resolution

Kids Mediation Service

Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team

Achieving for Children

Sensory Support Service (hearing/visual impairment)

Richmond Dyslexia / Hearing Impaired Services

Autism Pathway / Autism Assessment

National Autistic Society (NAS) Licensed Program

Challenging Behaviour team / Positive Behaviour Support

Stephan Brusch - All Age Learning Disability Program Manager

Key worker / Named worker service

Louise Dibble (Portage Home Visitor)

Sensory Support Service

Vet4life

Continence Service

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Capella House School

SpecialGood
Ages 4-19Capacity: 76TW2 7SL
Speech & Language

Clarendon School

Special
Ages 4-16Capacity: 160TW2 7SL
AutismModerate Learning

Strathmore School

Special
Ages 4-19Capacity: 95TW1 4DQ
Speech & LanguageAutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Seva Education Twickenham

Special
Ages 5-16Capacity: 60TW1 4TL

Windham Nursery School

Nursery
Ages 2-4TW9 2HP
Speech & LanguageAutism

Darell Primary and Nursery School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420TW9 4LH
Moderate Learning
Resource base: 18 places

East Sheen Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 4-11Capacity: 630SW14 8ED
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 6 places

Grey Court School

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1398TW10 7HN
Speech & Language
Resource base: 8 places

Hampton High

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-18Capacity: 900TW12 3HB
AutismModerate Learning
Resource base: 20 places

Hampton Hill Junior School

PrimaryGood
Ages 7-11Capacity: 366TW12 1HW
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 6 places

Heathfield Infant School

Primary
Ages 3-7Capacity: 348TW2 6EN
Autism
Resource base: 9 places

Heathfield Junior School

Primary
Ages 7-11Capacity: 400TW2 6EN
AutismSocial & Emotional
Resource base: 13 places

Orleans Park School

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1360TW1 3BB
Specific Learning
Resource base: 12 places

St James's Catholic Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 689TW2 5NP
Autism
Resource base: 10 places

Stanley Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 560TW11 8UH
Autism
Resource base: 21 places

Teddington School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1440TW11 9PJ
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 10 places

The Vineyard School

PrimaryGood
Ages 4-11Capacity: 630TW10 6NE
Autism

Waldegrave School

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1246TW2 5LH
Autism
Resource base: 8 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 Richmond upon Thames.

You or your child's school can request an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessment from Richmond upon Thames Council by submitting a request form, which is available on their website. The council must consider if your child has special educational needs that may require an EHCP and decide within six weeks, usually at a SEN Panel meeting. For help, contact KIDS Richmond and Kingston SENDIASS at 0808 164 5527 or [email protected].
KIDS Richmond and Kingston SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) provides independent information, advice, and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. They can guide you through the EHCP process, your rights, and local services. Reach them at 0808 164 5527 or [email protected].
Richmond upon Thames has 4 specialist schools, 3 schools with SEN units, and 13 schools with resource bases to support children with special educational needs. These provisions serve the 1,470 pupils with EHCPs and 4,910 on SEN Support out of 39,392 total pupils. More details are on the AFC Local Offer at www.afclocaloffer.org.uk.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services, support, and provisions available in Richmond upon Thames, including how to request an EHCP, school options, health and social care, and transport. It covers early years, schools, and post-16 settings. Find it at www.afclocaloffer.org.uk/.
The full EHCP process, from request to final plan, should take up to 20 weeks as per the SEND Code of Practice. The council decides on assessment within 6 weeks, then completes the assessment and issues the draft plan. Contact SENDIASS for support if there are delays.

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