Local Offer

for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

CLOSED In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, all services at Abbey Children's Centre have been suspended Please download the Children's Centres Services timetable for details of services available at other centres in Merton. Abbey Children's Centre in South Wimbledon offers services for parents and carers from…

Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, a number of children’s centre services remain suspended until further notice For full details of services that are running, please download the timetable Child Health Development Checks and Breast Feeding Support continue to be offered at children's centres in Merton. Please contact your Health Visitor for…

This service supports young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 18 and 25 although it assesses young people with complex needs from age 14 onwards. Please see separate guidance on transitions from children to adult social care services. Our team includes two dedicated social…

Working to improve the services available for children and young people with autism and increase awareness and understanding of the condition. Talk about Autism is a safe and friendly online community and discussion forum for everyone interested in autism, including parents, carers, family members, people…

CLOSED In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, all services at The Bridge Children's Centre have been suspended. Please download the timetable for details of services at other centres The Avenue Children's Centre in West Wimbledon offers services for parents and carers from pregnancy through to the end of…

For full details of services that are running at this children's Centre, please download the timetable Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, a number of children’s centre services remain suspended until further notice. Child Health Development Checks and Breast Feeding Support continue to be offered at…

CLA is a national advice service for England & Wales paid for by legal aid.  The service is only available to those who are eligible for legal aid.  CLA can provide advice for problems with debt, special educational needs, housing, family, discrimination and welfare benefits…

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that helps manage problems by changing thoughts and behaviours. The primary difference in treating children and adolescents is that the younger person does not have as much control of his or her life. Therapists teach children that thoughts cause feelings…

The Communication Trust is a coalition of more than 50 not-for-profit organisations, who provide support to children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). The members of the Communication Trust offer a variety of services and information to all families in England.…

Contact is a national charity who provides information, advice and support to families with disabled children.  A free helpline is available where parent advisers will help with any issue around raising a disabled child.  Information on education, benefits and family life is available on the…