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Information, support and advice
In Croydon, there are different organisations that can offer impartial help that is reliable and useful. You can find details of organisations in the Local Offer directory, within the Information, guidance, advocacy and support section.
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Choosing and starting School
Starting School: Choosing a school Children with SEND without an EHC Plan. Choosing the right school for your child can feel like a big decision. As such, it is good to start looking early at the schools that are close to where you live. You…
SEND support explained
Most children are able to make good progress from modifications and differentiation in routine daily teaching. A smaller group of pupils may experience difficulties which make it harder for them to learn. They may require additional or different support from that which normally given in…
Youth offending
Young people detained in custody and released from custody Children and young people detained in youth custody – up to age 18 The Youth Offending Service and the SEN team have a system in place to identify whether a young person being detained in…
SEND Strategy 2022-25 survey
We are coming to the end of our current SEND Strategy 2019-22 and we are seeking feedback from our SEND community. Your views and experiences on the current strategy will help us with the development of our next SEND Strategy 2022-25. Complete the survey. The…
Croydon Sensory Support Service (CSSS)
This service is available for children and young people (CYP) with diagnosed deafness or hearing loss or visual impairment, from 0 to 25 years. It is fully funded for all maintained, academy and free schools in the borough as well as early years' settings. The…
Reviewing and ceasing an EHCP
Why are EHC plans reviewed? The regular review of EHC Plans provides the opportunity for everyone involved in supporting the child or young person to check and monitor how well he/she is progressing towards the outcomes set, to see whether the provision remains appropriate and…
Short breaks and respite
Short breaks provide a child/ young person with a disability and their parents/carers a break from their usual routine and offer new opportunities. Home-based care is where a child/young person visits the carer's home for a few hours per week or overnight stays. Most of…
Children with Disabilities Service
Croydon’s Children with Disabilities Team provides support for children and young people aged 0-18 years who have a permanent and substantial disability, and their families. The support provided is over and above what is available through universal and community services. The team has the relevant…