Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 6pm and Tuesday, Thursday 9am to 7.30pm
Local Authorities are legally obliged to provide SEN mediation and disagreement resolution in relation to disputes with parents, carers and young people. We are an experienced provider of SEN mediation and disagreement resolution services which will improve the channels of communication and understanding between the…
Growing Hope is a charity providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs living in Camden and Islington in partnership with King's Cross Church. We aim to grow hope for children through the provision of free therapy services. Hope for families through…
Mental health rehabilitation project with a focus on employment/education. We support people into employment, work placements, training and education. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and preparation for work by giving members ownership and responsibility for the running of the Clubhouse ('work ordered…
I CAN is the children’s communication charity. I CAN works to develop speech, language and communication skills for all children. I CAN works to ensure all people who have a responsibility to children, either directly or indirectly, from parents and teachers to policy makers, understand…
Ever tried ice skating? Ever wanted to? These sessions are accessible to pretty much everyone with a sensory impairment or complex need and they are on-going throughout the year during term time. You will have experienced skaters on the ice ready and willing to lend…
Inclusion works is a supported employment project for 16-25 year olds living in Islington, Camden and the City of London who have mild/moderate learning disabilities and/or autism. Young people are supported with training, group work and 1:1 support on their journey to work or volunteering.…
The Islington Additional Needs and Disability Service supports children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to reach their full potential. This can mean being active in their community, developing friendships and enjoying an ordinary life the same way as other children. We also…
Thursday, 4.30pm start (session lasts 2-3 hours); term-time only
The after-school club supports a small number of children and young people over a long period of time to progress them to the point where they can integrate into the open access youth club. Our inclusive activities give participants the opportunity to try something new…
The Islington Dyslexia Network offers a full literacy assessment, and gives specialistadvice about reading, writing and spelling difficulties. Every member of the team is trained as an SpLD assessor and is a member of AMBDA (Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association).
we offer a helpline to parents We offer a a computerised learning program aimed at developing touch typing and literacy skills for children and young people aged between 7 and 16. classes take place on Monday and Friday evenings from 5.15pm for 1 hour. Classes…
The Islington Early Years Area SENCO Team works to improve the quality of provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities in early years settings across Islington's maintained, voluntary, private and independent sectors. We work with Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs), staff and parents in…
This is the Parents Forum for Islington. It is an open meeting for all parents of children with SEND within Islington. Keep informed on SEND News Come to our information days and workshops Work alongside Islington Council to improve Health, Social Care and Education Services…
The Service provides free, legally based, impartial, confidential and accessible information, advice and support on all matters relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We offer: Information and advice, either face to face, by telephone or electronically Help with preparing for meetings with schools,…
Two Saturday sessions: 10:30am-12:00pm & 12:30-2:00pm for children aged 5-11.
KEEN London is a registered charity that runs free weekly sports and recreation sessions for children (aged five and up) and young adults with learning, behavioural and physical disabilities. Each child is paired with a volunteer coach who can provide individual attention and care. We provide…
Kidz Unlimited coordinates Ambassador Clubs where young disabled people can meet and learn new skills. The nearest clubs for Islington residents are in Haringey and Tower Hamlets.
Projects run in school holidays and weekends. For people aged 18 plus, projects run during weekday daytimes in term time.
Kith and Kids aim is to empower families living with disability: to provide support for the whole family; to seek information about, or help with educational, medical, or social issues; to organise weekend and holiday projects for our members; to ensure representation for families and…
Learning Disability Network London (formerly the Westminster Society) is an award-winning charity providing services for people with learning disabilities and their families. We are based in Camden, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. We have extensive experience of supporting people with a range of learning…
The Leighton College, based in North London, provides a two year further education course for 16-25 year olds with mild to moderate learning difficulties leading to Ascentis Awards in functional development and employability. The course runs from September to July and includes literacy, numeracy, IT, cooking, creative therapy,…