SEND Directory

For information on university and college qualifications, apprenticeships, traineeships, internships, and funding for further education, please visit the UK Government Further and higher education, skills and vocational training website.

The Children's Occupational Therapy Service in Haringey is an NHS-run service that helps children develop independence and participate as much as possible in daily activities like school, play, and self-care, such as dressing, using the toilet, and eating.

The service offers assessments, advice, and interventions for children aged 0-19 with neuro-developmental difficulties or complex special needs. They provide care at the Tynemouth Road Health Centre, in homes and schools, and through online sessions and phone consultations.

A supported internship programme is a work-based learning programme for 17-to 25-year-olds with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP).

Haringey Works, Haringey Learns, help with the costs of starting work, and help if you have a disability or health condition.

Help finding work, jobs in schools, jobs with children and young people, working for Haringey.

If you’re aged 19 or over, on a further education course and facing financial hardship, you could get Learner Support. Learner Support can help pay for things you need to attend your course or study that are not covered by your course fees.

Mencap is a UK charity for people with learning disabilities. It supports people with learning disabilities, their families, carers, and professionals with help, advice, education, campaigns, activism, and more.

Shout provides free, confidential support 24/7 via text.

Shout is the UK's first free 24/7 texting service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It is available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer.

Their website also offers a range of online resources and support, including:

• Autism and mental health
• Deafness and mental health
• Bullying and mental health
• Exam results and mental health
• LGBTQ+ and mental health

The UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families provides support, guidance, advice, and more.

Their advice and guidance section has a wide range of information about autism, including diagnosis, behaviour, communication, loneliness, sensory differences, mental health, benefits and money, education, and more.

• Visit the National Autistic Society website

We provide careers information, advice and guidance. We can help you make decisions at all stages in your career.