SEND Services in Richmond upon Thames
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.
Whether you're navigating EHCP assessments or gathering evidence for benefit applications, JakTrack takes the administrative weight off your shoulders so you can focus on supporting your child. By capturing small moments from your daily routine - how your child slept, what triggered a particular behaviour, how they managed mealtimes - the app builds a comprehensive evidence base automatically, meaning you'll walk into every review meeting prepared and confident rather than scrambling to remember details. Starting early makes all the difference, and with JakTrack working quietly in the background, you're building that crucial foundation from day one, giving your child the strongest possible case when it matters most. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
84
Schools
4
Specialist
16
SEN Units & Resource Bases
39,392
Total Pupils
4,910 pupils
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 OfferIASS
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.
Portage
EarlyBird / EarlyBird Plus
Occupational Therapy
Kingston and Richmond NHS FT Children's OT
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech & Language Advisory Team
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
Me Too & Co
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Strathmore School
SpecialSeva Education Twickenham
SpecialWindham Nursery School
NurseryDarell Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryGoodEast Sheen Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingGrey Court School
SecondaryHampton High
SecondaryNot judgedHampton Hill Junior School
PrimaryGoodHeathfield Infant School
PrimaryHeathfield Junior School
PrimaryOrleans Park School
SecondarySt James's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedStanley Primary School
PrimaryTeddington School
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 Richmond upon Thames.
Navigating SEND in Richmond upon Thames?
JakTrack helps you track evidence, prepare for EHCP reviews, check benefit eligibility, and stay on top of appointments - all in one place.
See How JakTrack Helps
Social Care
Integrated Service for Children with Disabilities (ISCD)