SEND Directory

Find services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

Sixth form school and college places

Explore our Schools and College Guide, view a list of sixth forms and colleges in Haringey, and learn how to apply for a place.

The Sleep Charity

The Sleep Charity advocates for improved sleep support and access to free, high-quality information.

The Brook on Broadwaters

The Brook on Broadwaters is for pupils aged 4 - 11 years.

It specialises in co-educational day school provision for children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, profound, severe and complex learning difficulties plus associated physical, sensory, medical, communication and emotional needs.

Riverside Secondary School

Riverside is a co-educational maintained secondary special school located on the same site Woodside High School.

Students at Riverside experience a wide range of learning challenges, from the highest functioning to the most complex, including general, moderate, complex, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Most students transition to college at year 11, but a small cohort stays at Riverside for their Post-16 years, where they also take a range of accredited courses.

Vale School - primary

The Vale School Primary Department is co-located with Lancasterian Primary School – children are taught by specialist teachers in small class groups with other children with similar needs, with appropriate inclusion opportunities.

Vale School - secondary

A secondary aged student will attend our Secondary Department which is co-located with Duke's Aldridge Academy. Students have a programme tailored to their individual needs, ranging from specialist teaching to full mainstream inclusion.

The secondary department is organised into six Tutor Groups and a support network for included students.

Specialist Employment Adviser

The adviser supports Haringey residents aged 18 to 34 with disabilities and autism in finding high-quality jobs that align with their individual goals.

Student finance for undergraduates

You may be able to borrow money to help pay for university or college tuition fees and to help with living costs.

Syndromes Without a Name (SWAN) UK Charity

SWAN UK is the UK's only dedicated support network for families affected by undiagnosed genetic conditions, often called syndromes without a name (SWAN).

Their mission is to ensure every family receives the support they need, regardless of diagnosis status. Their efforts include:

The Mental Capacity Act

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 is an important law for people with a learning disability who are 16 or older. The MCA is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment.

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