These details are provided for information only and we do not recommend any service. We advise you to contact the service to see if they may be able to help you.
All information is subject to change. Check the websites for accurate and up to date information.
Organisations for parents of children and young people with SEND
Organisations that can help if your child or young person has special educational needs and disabilities:
SEND Allkind
SEND Allkind supports and empowers parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-19.
The service offers information, advice and practical support to help families access the right services and resources. Recognising that every family’s circumstances are different, support is tailored to individual needs and can adapt as those needs change over time.
Assistance may include guidance on benefits, grants, parenting support, workshops, and signposting to other local services.
Contact details:
Telephone: 020 8947 5260
Email: SendAllKind@allkind.org.uk
Website: SEND Allkind
The Family Information Service (FIS) provides more detail about SEND Allkind.
Formerly known as SEND in Mind and delivered by Allkind (previously WCL Mind).
Council for Disabled Children
The Council for Disabled Children is the umbrella body for the disabled children's sector in England.
Independent Parental Special Educational Advice (IPSEA)
IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice, and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. The National Autistic Society provides residential and day services for adults, schools, diagnosis and other services, and provides support, guidance and practical advice to autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers.
Helpline: 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm)
Email: nas@nas.org.uk
Coram Children's Legal Centre
Coram Children's Legal Centre provides free legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, and their carers and professionals.
Family law helpline: 0300 330 5480 (Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm)
Education law helpline: 0300 330 5485 (Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm)
Email: info@coramclc.org.uk
Civil Legal Advice
If you have special educational needs and you live in England or Wales you can get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of legal aid.
For confidential and independent advice call:
Telephone: 0345 345 4345
Minicom: 0345 609 6677
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm, and Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm
Wandsworth services for children and young people with SEND and their parents
Wandsworth services that can help if your child or young person has special educational needs and disabilities:
Wandsworth SEND Local Offer
The Wandsworth SEND Local Offer includes information and contact details for the local authority, education, health, and voluntary groups who can support you and your child or young person, from 0 to 25 years old.
Wandsworth Special Needs Assessment Service (SNAS)
The Wandsworth SNAS is responsible for children and young people who are requesting a statutory assessment of special educational need (SEN), or are currently under assessment based on their SEN. Following assessment, SNAS may issue an education, health, and care plan (EHCP).
Wandsworth Autism Advisory Service (WAAS)
The Wandsworth Autism Advisory Service (WAAS) service is a multi-agency team with professionals from education, teaching, SEND, speech and language therapy, multi therapy team, occupational therapy and psychology service. The service is formed of three key areas to ensure it offers a comprehensive service - advisory, psychology, and a therapy team.
Battersea Family Hub
The Battersea Family Hub (Yvonne Carr Centre and York Gardens Children's Centre) provides a welcoming space where you can access services in the heart of your community.
Find out more about services and sessions offered at Battersea Family Hub, including dates, times, and locations.
Roehampton Family Hub
The Roehampton Family Hub is a great place to get a wide range of range of services and support for you and your family – all in one place.
Services are offered to parents and children aged 0-19 years (25 years for young people with special educational needs and disabilities).
Find out more about services and sessions offered at Roehampton Family Hub, including dates, times and locations.
Tooting Family Hub
The Tooting Family Hub is a great place to get a wide range of range of services and support for you and your family in a number of locations in Tooting.
Find out more about the services and sessions offered at Tooting Family Hub, including dates, time and locations.