Local Offer blog
April 2024
'Families benefit from a culture of listening': Ofsted awards highest rating to our SEND service
We're pleased to announce the results of our recent joint area inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which awarded us the highest possible outcome for SEND services!
- Read more: 2024 Ofsted joint area inspection for SEND
March 2024
Empowering futures through supported internships
March 27, 2024, marks the second annual National Supported Internship Day. To celebrate the day, let's meet Harvey, one of our interns!
Listening to parents
On February 28, 2024, Councillor Zena Brabazon, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families, alongside leaders in Children's Services, Haringey Education Partnership, and headteachers from various schools, gathered for a joint event with SEND Power. The focus of the event was on SEND inclusion in mainstream schools.
- Read more: SEND inclusion in mainstream schools event
February 2024
LGBTQ+ History Month resources for the SEND community
February marks LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer) History Month in the UK. This month-long observance celebrates the lives, history and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community.
We’ve collected a list of resources and organisations at the intersection of LGBTQ+, special needs and disabilities to support schools, parents/carers and young people.
SEND Service Transformation Journey
Explore our SEND system's progress in improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Haringey.
Hear from leaders across Children Services, the SEND Power parent carer forum, young people and educators at Haringey Learning Partnerships (HLP) as they share insights into our transformation journey.
From establishing a parent carer forum to developing a youth forum for young people with SEND, learn about our collaborative efforts of co-production and improved outcomes.
January 2024
Haringey youth: creativity and entrepreneurship at Rising Green Youth Hub
Rising Green Youth Hub in Wood Green recently hosted the 'Find your FLAARE: Entrepreneurship 101 Programme' – a 12-week initiative in collaboration with FLAARE and the UK dessert brand, Pleese.
Inclusive Martial Arts: Elevated Youth's Journey to Bruce Grove Youth Hub
Last month, members of Elevated Youth Haringey undertook a journey from their usual meeting spot at Rising Green Youth Hub to Bruce Grove Youth Club. Their purpose was to explore the club's weekly free Sanjuro Martial Arts session tailored for young people with disabilities.
December 2023
Youth Takeover Day 2023: Championing Young Voices
Young people stepped into the roles of the Leader of the Council, Chief Executive, Mayor, Director of Children's Services and our Head of SEND!
Jake's journey with Haringey Works
Nadir Alvis, the Specialist Employment Advisor at Haringey Works, is dedicated to supporting young people with learning difficulties and autism in securing meaningful employment and opportunities that aligns with their individual goals.
Recently, we had the pleasure of meeting Jake, who shared his experience with Nadir's service, which helped him land a volunteer opportunity with the London Zoo!
November 2023
Talented Artist Sofia Andrade Marin Brightens Rising Green Youth Hub
Sofia is the newest member of Elevated Youth Haringey, our youth panel for young people with SEND, and she is a gifted artist.
The panel gathers once a month and Sofia decided to liven up their meeting room by generously donating one of her art pieces of Amy Winehouse.
Youth Panel's inspiring visit to Alexandra Palace's 'Living with' exhibition
Our latest panel meeting paid a visit to the 'Living with' exhibition at Alexandra Palace, a collection of diverse family and friendship portraits by photographer Kristina Varaksina.
While there we had the chance to meet the exhibition's organisers and get our photos taken.
Successful SEND Pathways to Employment Event: Accessible Opportunities for Youth
Last month, on 11 October 2023, we hosted our annual SEND Pathways to Employment event at Haringey Sixth Form College.
Various established providers of disability-specific employment programmes had booths at the event, offering young people the chance to learn about their schemes and how to access them.
Listening to parents: insights from the housing-themed SEND event
Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families, Councillor Zena Brabazon and SEND Power co-host SEND Engagement Events termly, with the most recent event focused on housing.
October 2023
Elevated Youth Haringey at Markfield: Exploring a Youth Social Club
Andrew, one of our panel members, went on an adventure to the Markfield Project to experience their 'All for One' club.
Elevated Youth blossoms with artistic contribution to Haringey Feast
Elevated Youth recently contributed to the Haringey Feast during their last panel meeting, with the guidance of local artist Siân Dorman from PLASTIQUE.
September 2023
Meet Zakariya Ahmed, Our Youngest Member of the SEND Youth Panel
Zakariya Ahmed, the youngest member of our youth forum for young people with SEND. Zak shares his passion for cricket and finding a sense of belonging at North Middlesex Cricket Club.
The sky is the limit with Elevated Youth Haringey
Elevated Youth Haringey set out to test the boundaries of what young people with SEND can achieve, ultimately discovering that such boundaries do not exist.
August 2023
Empowering children through art at The Brook Special Primary School
Maria Preftitsi, the Expressive Arts Lead at The Brook Special Primary School on Broadwater Farm, recently oversaw an inspiring movie production project involving pupils.
Showcasing Wood Green's hidden gems with Danielle from Elevated Youth Haringey
At the Shaping Wood Green launch event, an exhibition that showcased photos of Wood Green's hidden gems featured many of Danielle's remarkable photographs!
Ciara of Elevated Youth Haringey shares her journey with Autism
Ciara openly shared her experiences as a young person navigating life with autism at a recent SEND event.
July 2023
Elevated Youth film review
As part of Elevated Youth's 'What to do in Haringey' series, the group visited 2 Haringey theatres to watch 2 different films.
June 2023
Zach, first young person to join SEND Executive Board
Zach Opere-Onguende has become the first young person to join the SEND Executive Board, an influential body responsible for shaping the direction and design of SEND services.
Danielle's journey with Elevated Youth Haringey
Danielle, the newest Elevated Youth Haringey panel member, recently participated in a youth photography workshop through the Shaping Wood Green programme.
Transport team update
Application deadline for Haringey school travel assistance is 16 June 2023.
An important update from your school travel assistance team:
April 2023
DfE invests in our SEND service
The Department for Education (DfE) invited Haringey Council to participate in its Safety Valve intervention programme, a national scheme designed to assist local authorities in tackling overspending expenditures for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
We're building a Youth Panel for SEND
Meet Karen Douglas, the new Youth Voice and Participation Coordinator in the Early Help and Prevention and SEND Division.
October 2022
SEND School Story - Haringey Learning Partnership in Paris
Read about Haringey Learning Partnerships' exciting trip to Disneyland Paris.
September 2022
SEND School Story - Amazing Outcomes in Alternative Provision
Read about the amazing achievements for students at the Haringey Learning Partnership.
SEND School Story - Tiverton Primary School
Read about the Tiverton Primary School.
SEND School Story - The Brook Special Primary School Class of 2022
Read about the celebrations for The Brook Special Primary School Class of 2022.
Hello from Eveleen Riordan
Meet Eveleen Riordan, Assistant Director for Schools and Learning in Haringey.
August 2022
SEND School Story - Rhyming Rosen Opens Library at Stroud Green Primary
Read about the opening for the new library at Stroud Green Primary with special guest, Michael Rosen.
SEND School Story - A visit to Jaimie's Farm
Read about the students' experience at Jaimie's farm.
July 2022
Hello from Andrew Ralephata
Meet Andrew Ralephata, Designated Clinical Officer for Haringey SEND.
SEND School story - Heartlands High School
Read more about Heartlands High School.
Woodside High School
Read more about Woodside High School.
Update from The Grove School
Read more about the achievements at The Grove School.
June 2022
SEND School story - Pembury House
Learn more about Pembury House and how they use the Gina Davies’ Attention Autism approach.
Hello from Emily Bolland
Meet Emily Bolland, Designated medical officer.
May 2022
Hello from Lucy Edwards
Meet Lucy Edwards, Specialist Employment Advisor.
April 2022
Haringey Heroes Awards 2022
SEND Team 2 Leader Traci Pope received an award from the mayor for her outstanding contribution to supporting children and young people with SEND in Haringey.
March 2022
Autism Acceptance Week - Supported Internships
This World Autism Acceptance Week, why not take up a supported internship?
February 2022
What is the Local Offer?
A question we get asked frequently is: what is the Local Offer?
Update from Mary Jarrett
We caught up with the Head of Service, Integrated SEND Early Help, Prevention and SEND Division, Mary Jarrett, who has given us an update on all things SEND.
A message from Cllr Brabazon
Hear directly from Cllr Brabazon about all the great things happening in SEND.
Meet Ellika McAuley
Say hello to our SEND Adviser for Early Intervention and Inclusion, Ellika McAuley.