Special educational needs and/or disabilities

All pages relating to special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Walk and talk for SEND families

Our monthly Walk and Talk – usually every first Monday of the month, whatever the weather!

This month we'll be walking around Highgate Wood and Queens Wood.

This is a great way to meet other mums, dads and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and neurodiversities.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements.

Meet us at 11.30am outside Jacksons Lane Arts Centre (N6 5SS).

Coffee morning for SEND parents – April

Come along to our April coffee morning!

Meet fellow parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and neurodiversities.

Price

Free – no need to book, just drop in.

Contact

Email: hello@sendpowerinharingey.org or call Grace 07549 023 657 or Lizzy 07871 729 863.

Date

29 April 2025, 9.30am to 11am.

Location

Coffee morning for SEND parents – March

Does your child or young person (aged 0 to 25) have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND)?

Or is your child or young person neurodivergent?

Come and meet fellow parents and carers in Haringey at this informal get-together.

Price

Free – no need to book, just drop in.

Contact

Email us at hello@sendpowerinharingey.org or call Grace 07549 023 657 or Lizzy 07871 729 863.

Date

Tuesday 25 March 2025, 9.30am to 11am.

Preparing for reception: support for parents/carers of autistic children

Starting reception can be anxiety-inducing for autistic children and those with speech, language and communication needs. This session equips parents with tools to ensure a smooth, positive school transition.

Join the Language and Autism Support Team for:

  • insights into the transition process to reception
  • strategies to support a smooth and positive start to school life
  • tips on how to work effectively in partnership with school staff

Location: Chestnuts Community Centre,​ 280 St Ann's Road​, N15 5BN.

Understanding Autism: online seminars for parents/carers of children 5 and under (July 2025)

These seminars are for parents and carers of children aged 5 and under with a recent Autism diagnosis. The seminar will help families:

  • develop an understanding of autism
  • share and hear experiences about getting a diagnosis
  • learn how autism can affect families
  • explore practical ideas for communication strategies
  • find out about available support and how to access it

Please complete the online form to register for these events

Price

Free event

Understanding Autism: in-person seminar for parents/carers of children 5 and under

This in-person seminar is for parents and carers of children aged 5 and under with a recent Autism diagnosis. The seminar will help families:

  • develop an understanding of autism
  • share and hear experiences about getting a diagnosis
  • learn how autism can affect families
  • explore practical ideas for communication strategies
  • find out about available support and how to access it

Please complete the online form to register for this event

Price

Free event

Understanding Autism: online seminars for parents/carers of children 5 and under (March 2025)

These seminars are for parents and carers of children aged 5 and under with a recent Autism diagnosis. The seminar will help families:

  • develop an understanding of autism
  • share and hear experiences about getting a diagnosis
  • learn how autism can affect families
  • explore practical ideas for communication strategies
  • find out about available support and how to access it

Please complete the online form to register for this event

Price

Free event

Monday Open Access

Our adventure playground is open on Mondays from 3.30pm to 6pm. This session is aimed at older children. And it's free!

Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor session. We have big play structures with slides, swings, climbing frames, a zip wire, and a bonfire pit. Children and young people over 8 years of age are welcome to come independently.

Price

Free event.

Contact

Call our Reception, open 9.30am to 5pm weekdays: 020 8800 4134.

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Saturday Open Access

Our amazing adventure playground is open on Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. The playground is open come rain or shine for inclusive drop-ins for the whole community.

With a zooming zip wire, super swings and our enormous play structure, it is a great place to let your imagination run wild and have an adventure!

The session is aimed at children or young people up to 16 years old. Children under 8 years old need to come with an adult parent/carer.

Price

Free Event

Pricing details

£3 suggested donation per family

Under Fives Stay and Play at Markfield

Our Under Fives stay & play sessions run from 12 to 2.30pm on Thursdays during the school term.

Sessions are inclusive for both disabled and non-disabled children.

Creative, educational and fun, including: messy play, singing and signing, yoga, lots of toys and activities. We play indoors and outdoors, at the soft play area and at the adventure playground.

Price

Free Event

Pricing details

£3 suggested donation per family