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Directory resultsHelp with returning to school
We know many children might be anxious about returning to school and all the changes that may be happening such as now needing to wear a mask, changes to journeys to school and needing to keep distance from other people. Our ASD outreach team have…
Schools Outside of Greenwich
Schools Outside of Greenwich Parents may want to choose a mainstream school in a neighbouring borough if that is closer to their home. However, parents should look at the services that would be available to them as different boroughs have different services available to schools.…
Transition support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Preparations for transition to secondary school begins in year 5 for children with an ASD and continues through to year 7. The support is provided by Wendy Jones, ASD Outreach Transition Coordinator. During year 5 transition needs are identified and targets set to prepare the…
Alternative provision
Sometimes, schools and local authorities may wish to place a young person in an ‘Alternative Provision’. An Alternative Provision (AP) is an educational setting that may offer a ‘varied curriculum’ or a different approach to managing behaviour. For example, some APs may offer vocational courses…
Visual Support resources
Below is a range of printable symbols and templates that may be helpful for families and schools. The resources follow guidance given in the ‘Policy on using standardised symbol support with children with ASD – September 2022’. This policy has been devised by the Oxleas Speech…
Educational Psychology - Family Hub
Family Hubs are a ‘one-stop-shop’ for children and young people aged 0-19 (0-25 with additional needs) and their families and are a new way of bringing together all the support you may need as a family from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 (or…
Transition support
Transitions are typically hard times for children with an ASD and their families. Changing or starting school can be a tricky time but there are lots of resources available to help you prepare your child for this move. Please look below and see what you…
Education, Health and Care Plans
What is an Education, Health and Care Plan? The Children and Families Act puts children and young people at the centre of the assessment and planning process so that outcomes are co-produced with parents/carers and/or with young people themselves; 16 to 25 year olds should be especially involved with this. Education,…
Home to school transport
Home to school travel assistance Parents and carers are responsible for ensuring their child attends school. This may include making or assisting with travel arrangements to and from school and/or accompanying their child. The majority of children and young people with special…
SEND review: right support, right place, right time
OPEN CONSULTATION We're seeking views on our green paper about the changes we want to make to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) system in England. This consultation is being held on another website. SEND review: right support, right place, right time…