SEND Directory

Haringey's Local Offer - services, support, and resources for children and young people (0-25) with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

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

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. 

Mulberry Specialist Autism Unit

Mulberry Specialist Autism Unit is a specialist unit for primary age children with Autism within Mulberry Mainstream School. This school offers specialist teaching and daily access to mainstream peers and mainstream curriculum. Your child's specific needs will determine the level of integration they receive. 

Blanche Nevile School for the Deaf - secondary school

The secondary school at Blanche Nevile School for the Deaf provides a high-quality education for deaf and hearing-impaired children from all areas of London. It is co-located with Fortismere Mainstream School and offers a unique signed bilingual model of communication for these children.

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.

The Grove School

The Grove School is a specialist school in Haringey which caters for pupils aged 5 to 19 who have a primary diagnosis of autism.

Many pupils have additional needs including, speech and language difficulties or difficulties associated with social communication. The school offers educational pathways for pupils who are working within the semi-formal curriculum through to GCSE examinations.  

Speech and Language UK Charity

Speech and Language UK is a charity that gives children and young people the skills they need so they aren’t left behind, waiting to be understood. 

Their free resources and services can help you understand what to look out for, your child’s speech, language, and communication milestones, how to get support, and even some simple ways you can help your child at home.

They create tools for schools and nurseries and advise and guide families.

Families

Afasic: Speech Language and Communication Needs Charity

Afasic is a parent-led membership organisation that supports and provides information for families with children and young adults with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), focusing on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

Some of their services include:

Stroke association

The Stroke Association supports individuals in rebuilding their lives after a stroke. They offer specialist support, fund research, and advocate for ensuring the best care and support for stroke survivors.

Childhood Stroke:

For those affected by childhood stroke, the Childhood Stroke Support team answers questions and connects individuals with practical information and guidance.

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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