SEND Support Services in Bromley

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity standing with autistic children and young people. The charity’s vision is a future where every autistic child and young person can be themselves and realise their ambitions. Ambitious about Autism and its Schools Trust offer specialist education through its schools, and support hundreds of autistic children and young people. Ambitious about Autism also runs national programmes to support autistic young people across the UK, including an employment p

Rebound Therapy facilitates movement, promotes balance and relaxation, promotes sensory integration, improves exercise tolerance and communication skills for those with special needs. These dedicated sessions are held at a quieter time of the day where you get to enjoy the run of the place and bounce around to your hearts content with the music low and mellow and without a huge noisy crowd.

The Bromley FC Community Trust offer PAN Disability sessions which provides boys and girls aged 16+ the opportunity to play football in a fun and safe environment. The session is led by experienced and dedicated coaches with the aim to cater for anyone with a disability.These sessions take place on a Saturday between 11am to 12pm with the aim to develop participants to be the best version of themselves. Participants are encouraged to embrace the benefits of physical activity to aid physical and

The Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT) provides care, support, and education for children aged 0 to 18 years (up to 19 years for people with a learning disability). They can provide care at home or in the clinic at the Phoenix Centre, depending on the child’s needs.

Bromley Well provides help for you to stay emotionally and physically well and to remain independent. Our services are free for Bromley borough residents.

CASPA is a local charity that has been operating in the London Borough of Bromley since 2002, providing social clubs in age divisions, activity days, enriching experiences, workshops and peer support to autistic/neurodivergent children, young people and their families. In recent years, it has expanded its provision to autistic adults, for whom it runs a friendly, moderated online forum for autistic/neurodivergent adults as part of its CASPA Connects provision. Please see website for opening time

Calibre Audio is a national charity which provides free audiobooks to children and young people under 25 years with SEND. The service makes books and stories accessible to children who find reading print difficult. This can include those with a learning disability, dyslexia, brain injury or cognitive impairment, visual impairment or blindness.

CareTrade is a London-based charity that supports autistic young people and adults in their transition to employment and independent living. Their flagship programme, The Autism Project (TAP), offers a structured two-to-three-year employability pathway for 18 to 25 year olds with an Education, Health and Care Plan, combining classroom learning, life skills, and work experience placements in NHS hospitals. CareTrade also runs Jobseekers Plus for neurodivergent adults seeking employment, a trainin

Family Fund believes that families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as wider families. We try to make this happen every day by:• Giving grants to families on a low income for items they may not otherwise be able to afford. For example, family breaks, digital equipment, white goods, clothing, bedding, furniture and play equipment.• Offering services to help parents and carers to achieve the ou

Happy Days Children's Charity based in Hitchin organises and funds special days such as trips to the seaside, theatres, zoos, museums, outdoor activity centres, sporting events and other educational and cultural activities for children right across the UK living with mental, physical and emotional difficulties.

Independence at Home is a charity that provides grants to people of all ages who have a physical or learning disability or long-term illness and who are in financial need.

The Kids Cancer Charity are a national charity supporting children with cancer and their families through their challenging journey.They care and they understand the complexity of emotions and rigorous physical demands of treatment. They have been providing play therapy and care breaks for families from all over the UK.

Look Ahead deliver mental health, learning disabilities, homelessness and young people with support and services.

Dance sessions exclusively for people with learning disabilities. For children from the age of three, right up to adults with no upper age limit on taking part.

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services in Bromley.

New Lodge Centre works across the spectrum of disabilities, age, and social status. They currently have 11 RDA ponies/horses and provide riding facilities to both adults and children in the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark.New Lodge Centre is open six days a week and has between 75 and 100 regular riders who have a range of special needs including physical, sensory, and learning difficulties.

RSBC support young people and families who have a blind or partially sighted child aged 0-25.The RSBC can support the whole family and have a range of activities that you and your child can join to connect with others both in person and online like Family Fun Days, Audio book Club, Cooking sessions, Support with Assistive Technology, Sisterhood Group, Creative sessions, Sensory Stories and much more.

The SeeAbility database provides details of optometrists and dispensing opticians who have shared information on their services for people with learning disabilities. You can search on town or postcode within a range from 5 to 50 miles.

The Maypole Project aims to relieve and help preserve the mental and physical well-being of children and young people who have complex medical needs and disabilities and to support their family members as well as others who are affected by their suffering and, in certain cases, bereavement.They aim to educate, support and preserve the mental and physical well-being of carers and professionals working with such families and help them with issues of loss and bereavement.

The Mobility Trust was founded in 1972 to develop special road vehicles for severely disabled people, building on the work of the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville hospital.

United Response works with people to achieve their goals, have independence and live a happy life.They are a charity that supports people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs, at home and in the community.

Wheels for Wellbeing have worked with thousands of disabled children and adults who face barriers to taking part in any physical activity. The sessions enhance disabled people’s lives by ensuring that anyone can access the physical, emotional, practical and social benefits of cycling.

Whizz Kids are a charity that focus on providing disabled children and young people with mobility equipment like wheelchairs, alongside offering support services to help them live independently and participate fully in life, including skills training, confidence-building activities, and opportunities to build friendships through youth clubs.

deafPLUS is a charity that works to empower deaf people and those with hearing impairments to live independent and fulfilling lives. They provide assistance and advice on a range of topics, from health and welfare to education and employment. Their goal is to ensure that deaf people receive the same opportunities and access to services as everyone else.

Able Kidz works to make a disabled child’s educational journey a fulfilling and positive experience. They do this by provision of specialist equipment, computers and software to the children or school and also assist in funding extra tuition needs of a child.

Access Sport aim to transform the community sport offer across London, making inclusion the norm by tackling the access barriers currently faced by disadvantaged and disabled young people. Working in partnership, they are training, equipping and supporting community sports clubs, organisations and volunteers from all London boroughs to provide inclusive sports offers, unleashing their potential to transform the lives of underserved young people in their local communities.

AFK helps children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse to live more independent, fulfilling lives.They use a number of innovative models of support and skills development including travel training, leadership programmes and self-employment support.

To provide essential baby, child or household items to local families in financial hardship; to raise awareness about the level of poverty in the London Borough of Bromley and the impact of this poverty on the lives of children and their parents; to fund occasional activities and essentials for women and children living in domestic violence refuges; to signpost families to other local sources.

Bromley Brighter Beginnings recognise that having correct, smart, and well-fitting school uniform plays an important role in children’s wellbeing. They aim to ensure children are properly kitted out for school and give families the sense of pride and dignity they deserve.

BCFForum acts as an independent network of local voluntary groups working with children and young people as well as their families, offering practical information and support on improving the lives of children and families in London Borough of Bromley.

Buttle UK is a charity dedicated to helping children and young people in crisis in the UK: those living in financial hardship and dealing with multiple challenging social issues.Their ethos is expressed in their mission and values; together they underpin their current work and their goals for the future.

The Bromley Down Syndrome Support Group (BDSSG) offers advice and support about what health, education and social services are available and how to access them. Group members are always on hand to offer tips and tools to help manage the day-to-day practicalities of having a child with Down Syndrome.

Potty training information and where to seek advice when potty training with a disabled child.

Bromley Mencap Family Services offer support, services and information for people with disabilities, their families and carers including welfare benefits advice, supported employment agency, a child-minding network, a telephone helpline, keep fit classes, social and leisure activities.

Bromley Relief in Need (BRIN) is a charity that provides essential items to people in need in Bromley. BRIN helps people in difficult financial circumstances, regardless of their age, race, religion, or sexuality.They provide essential items like furniture, appliances, beds, mattresses, ovens, microwaves, and refrigerators.They can also offer small grants of up to £300.

Bromley Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP) is a multi-agency working in partnership with different agencies and organisations to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people in the borough. BSCP includes early years and education establishments, health commissioners and providers, Local Authority, Metropolitan Police, probation and justice services, CAFCASS, voluntary and community sector as well as lay members.

BYMT Music Centres cater for all ages and experience, including adults. They provide a range of ensembles and groups which include bands, choirs, chamber music, keyboard classes, orchestras, musical theatre, and sessions for infants. They also provide holiday courses, workshops, and masterclasses as well as annual concert tours in Europe for our most advanced musicians.Visit the special needs page for more information.

The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA).The card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.The card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled guests. If you require an adjustment to visit a cinema because of your disability, cinema staff should make them for you whether you have a CEA Card or not.

Cerebra are a national charity aiming to improve the lives of children with brain conditions by supporting families through every step of their child’s journey.

Founded in 1994, Children Today was created to help children and young people with disabilities up to the age of 25 across the UK by providing specialised equipment to help offer an improved quality of life.

Children and Family Centres offer a range of services to meet the needs of children under five and support their families. There are six children and family centres in Bromley and the services provided are designed around the needs of the surrounding area.The centres are places where children can make friends and learn as they play. Parents and carers can access professional advice on health and family matters, learn about training and job opportunities or just socialise with other people.

Contact provides information, advice and support to families caring for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs.They have up to date information on local services and sources of support for families with disabled children.They support families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability.Their services are free and open to any parent/carer or family member.They also support practitioners working with families.

Crackerjacks Children’s Trust is a charity that helps children with disabilities and their families. They provide equipment, respite breaks, and grants.

Donna’s Dream House is a holiday home for children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses.They are a charity based in Blackpool, UK, which is dedicated to providing free holiday experiences for children and teenagers with life-threatening illnesses and their families, offering a fun and supportive environment where families can create cherished memories during a challenging time.

Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales. They have been supporting people through change, challenge and crisis for over 150 years.They support families all over the country through their local services delivered from Family Action offices, in community spaces, and in homes.

The Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust provides life enhancing grants to help people of all ages in need who are ill, convalescent or disabled.These grants are used to provide medical and household aids to alleviate sickness and make a huge difference to people’s ability to manage at home and live as independently as possible.They do not fund holidays, but they will provide grants towards respite and convalescent breaks in nursing and convalescent homes and organised specialist breaks fo

Disabled freedom passes enable eligible disabled people who have not yet reached the qualifying age for an over 60s freedom pass to travel free on nearly all public transport within Greater London and on most buses in England.

Hannah's Holiday Appeal is a charity that provides free holiday breaks for families of children with cancer or life-limiting illnesses, allowing them to create special memories together in dedicated holiday homes, usually located in the New Forest area, away from the stress of hospital life; essentially, they offer a respite getaway for these families in need.

Healthwatch Bromley is your local health and social care independent champion. From Beckenham to Biggin Hill and everywhere in between, they make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care.

Hollybank offer enjoyable breaks with the highest standard of care for children aged 5 to 17 years with disabilities and complex healthcare needs, and who are living in the Bromley Borough or registered with a Bromley GP. Hollybank work closely with parents and carers, and other professionals (schools, health care professionals) to keep the child with the family.

Kent Association for the Blind provides information, advice and guidance for children and families and registration as sight impaired or severely sight impaired.

Learn and Thrive is a UK registered charity. They support learners with Down syndrome to access specialist support to help them learn and thrive. They use digital tools to empower people with Down Syndrome to thrive throughout their lives.

Myclub Junior weekly activity sessions at the Pavilion in Bromley. Inclusive sessions for children and young people with SEND and their families.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the UK’s leading childhood deafness charity. They’re here for every deaf child who needs them, no matter what their level or type of deafness or how they communicate. They’re also here for parents and carers, extended family members and the professionals who work with them.

The National Disability Card, issued by DisabilityID, offers a universally recognised way for individuals with disabilities to visually demonstrate their condition and access support when needed. The credit‑card‑sized ID, which includes a full-colour photo, expiry date, QR code for emergency contacts, and high‑security features like watermarks and barcodes, is designed for everyday use across the UK.

One Bromley brings together health, care and voluntary services to provide more joined up, proactive and personalised care for Bromley residents.

Sandcastle Trust’s Mission is to reduce inequalities in emotional health and wellbeing outcomes for families living with a rare genetic condition. Their services help to build positive family memories, strengthen family relationships, reduce isolation and improve resilience.

Strongbones Children’s Charitable Trust provides financial, emotional and practical support to enable disabled children with bone conditions/cancers to lead more independent lives.

Sunny Days Children's Fund is a national registered charity which raises funds to help children under the age of 18 years with a wide range of adverse medical conditions including Leukaemia, Cerebral Palsy, the Deaf and Blind, Terminal Illnesses, and all other life hindering conditions.They make small grants to help as many children and their families as possible, have day trips, medical equipment, respite, hospital travel, or making children’s remaining time as comfortable as possible to includ

The Boparan Charitable Trust are a charity supporting young people with disabilities, life-limiting conditions, or in extreme poverty. They work directly with families providing financial grants for key items that assist the children. In addition to providing grants for specialist equipment, they donate money towards therapies.

The Daisy Garland is a national charity working exclusively for children with drug-resistant epilepsy and their families.

The Oliver Curd Trust provides holiday accommodation to families affected by childhood cancer and other life threatening and life-limiting conditions, including those experiencing bereavement.The charity seeks to provide memories, happiness and periods of escape for children and their families during difficult times.

The Reading Doctor, is a national network of experienced educators providing specialist 1:1 literacy tuition for children who need extra support with reading and comprehension. They work in close partnership with families, schools, and professionals, offering tailored, engaging interventions that build confidence and foster lifelong reading skills.

The Sleep Charity provides information on sleeping well for both children and young people and their parents or carers.

Variety Club provide practical help that makes an immediate difference to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.

Hub Clubs specialise in providing support for disabled swimmers by working locally in partnership with Swim England to deliver advice and training for disabled swimmers. They will assess the individual swimmer at local pools and signpost to the relevant opportunity, which could be a mainstream club. Joining a swimming club is a great way to develop an interest, make friends and have fun.

Providing inclusive BMX opportunities for young people with a disability, the Wingz programme strives to transform lives.

Advice, information and help for families, professionals, and individuals with dyslexia.

The Easy Eye Care service is a specialist eye care service for people with learning disabilities and autistic people of all ages, who are registered with a South East London GP.

Handicapped Children’s Action Group is a registered charity working to provide specialist equipment for children with disabilities, learning difficulties and other special needs.

CACT runs a number of disability programmes including the popular Upbeats, Charlton’s favourite Down syndrome team, and the Ability Counts programme for disabled players from the ages of 5 to 16.

Family Fund supports families living across the UK who are who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person up to the age of seventeen. Their support is focused on those on low incomes with a child/children who have a high level of additional support needs.Family Fund believe that all families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as other families.

All Aboard Club runs inclusive train-play sessions for autistic, ADHD and SEND children, where they can build their confidence, develop their social skills and just be themselves.By providing child-led play sessions, the children can share their interest in trains with their peers and develop ways to play together. They build their confidence to take on new and challenging tasks, working with other children who they may not have met before.

Autism Central is a peer education programme, commissioned by NHS England. It aims to build knowledge and understanding of autism and empower families and carers to advocate for autistic people they support. Local support helps families to get the right understanding and adjustments in place across the services they use. Everything the programme does is informed by, or co-produced with autistic people, families and carers.

Define Fine is a national parent carer led peer support organisation. Their team all have lived experience of children and young people with school attendance difficulties, sometimes referred to as EBSA: Emotionally Based School Avoidance - linked to unmet Special Educational Needs & Disabilities including physical or mental health, either suspected or diagnosed, bullying, issues relating to academic pressure, or even the school environment.

Working across community settings to increase the number of accessible opportunities to play cricket, Kent Cricket working in partnership with Lord’s Taverners, offer various cricket activities for disabled children and young people with physical and learning difficulties.

The Children and Young People’s Dynamic Support Register (DSR) is for those under 18 who are at high risk of going into a mental health hospital if they do not get the right care and treatment in the community.It provides a space for professionals from across health, education and social care, as well as colleagues from the SELECT key worker programme and Positive Support Group, to come together and talk about the support a child or young person may need.

Inclusive sports activities for young people who are hearing impaired, neurodivergent or with SEND aged 10 to 17 years.

REMIX Theatre Arts provide drama classes for individuals with learning disabilities. Drama classes are specifically designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for every student to thrive. Classes are centred around building self-confidence and developing communication skills, while also exploring a variety of dramatic techniques and art forms.

Signing Together specialise in offering comprehensive Makaton training suitable for all, enabling inclusivity for children and young people with communication difficulties and to those who share their lives.

The Adamson Trust is a long-established Perthshire charity based in Crieff. They give financial help with the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children aged between 3 and 17 with physical, mental or emotional impairments.

The Engine Shed is a special interest group for autistic children, young people and adults. The club enables those with an interest in trains to come together with their peers to observe, play, talk and enjoy their hobby in a welcoming, safe and relaxing environment – and where parents/carers, as appropriate, can have a chance to relax, and talk in a supportive atmosphere.Model railways and train sets for all abilities are set up and a range of train-related resources are available for participa

Designed for children with complex needs, learning difficulties and ASD, ZAP’s vision is to create a truly accessible arts/crafts and sports holiday club that is fully inclusive for all children regardless of their SEND.

Swimming sessions for all SEND needs and abilities.

Barretstown offers free, specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families affected by cancer and other serious illness – supported behind the scenes by 24 hours on site medical and nursing care.All of the children and families come to Barretstown free of charge. Everything, including accommodation, food and medical assistance are provided at no cost to the family.Barretstown is supported by donations and the fundraising efforts of corporate supporters, individuals and comm

Bohangar Therapy & Life Coaching are dedicated to working one-on-one with parents to support them to manage pressures from parenting a child with SEND.

The British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s national Deaf-led membership organisation representing Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) in the UK and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in Northern Ireland.

Bromley Children and Families Hub (C&F Hub) aim to offer the right help to as many children and families as possible at the earliest opportunity.They offer a range of early help to build confidence and resilience within families – to support them to tackle all kinds of problems and make the changes they need to make.

Bromley GP Alliance (BGPA) is a network of Bromley practices who provide a GP service at primary care hubs 7 days a week. The hubs offer evening and weekend appointments for patients registered with Bromley practices.

Bromley Parent Carer Forum (BPCF) are a group of passionate parent carers dedicated to giving a voice to local SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) families. They gather views and experiences through surveys, coffee mornings, polls, working groups, webinars, information sessions and conferences. They take this information to local boards and meetings.

Buddies for All is a social and leisure buddying scheme dedicated to reducing social isolation among disabled individuals aged 18-65. The organisation provides online, telephone, and face-to-face support, helping participants engage in activities they enjoy, such as going for walks, attending cultural events, or simply having a coffee with a friend.

The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) is a national charity that supports all people who have Down’s syndrome, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them, throughout their lives. They offer free online support and training sessions, as well as a dedicated free helpline.

Home-Start Bromley is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. They aim to support parents in their parenting role, and in doing so promote the best outcomes for their children and the family as a whole. Home-start’s approach is to support early intervention, as the early years are seen as the most important years, and every child deserves a good start to maximise their future potential.

The information, advice and support service (IASS) offers free, impartial information, advice and support in confidence for:• Children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities age 0 to 25.• Parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).• Children and young people with SEND around transitions from pre-school to primary school, onto secondary school and college, etc.

Every day, Newlife is changing the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK. They offer a lifeline for families, providing life-changing and life-saving specialist equipment when and where it's needed. Childhood cancers, birth defects, accidents, diseases and infections can all cause disability.

A scout group for young people who are unable to access mainstream scouting due to their additional needs.

Together with the Oxleas NHS Trust, Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) provide an integrated service for people who have serious mental health problems, and their carers. Services are provided through CMHTs based in Penge, Bromley and Orpington. The teams aim to treat mental illness and provide support to enable service users to live independently in the community.

The Elifar Foundation is a small charity which helps to improve the lives of children and young adults with severe learning difficulty and associated physical disability. They provide grants for a variety of items including electronic wheelchairs, specialised seating, eating aids, special beds and trikes, hoists, communication devices and sensory equipment. The intense challenge of daily management at home usually means that a grant will enhance life for the rest of the family too.

Providing support to autistic people into sustainable and fulfilling employment and to have fulfilling and productive working relationships in inclusive and positive environments.

The National Autistic Society provides specialist help, information and care for children, adults and families across England, whom are living with autism.Their services include residential homes, local centres providing dedicated support throughout the week, one-to-one support and support in further and higher education.

A website for parents and carers to support them with their child’s communication development, physical skills and independence.Created by local health services and Bromley Council to pull together the range of therapies that support the communication development, physical skills and independence of children, teenagers and young adults in Bromley.

Support from Childcare Choices can give your child a great start while giving you work choices, helping you make the juggle of family life a little easier.

Project Me, programme run by OAKonsult aims to empower parent carers of children with special needs or disabilities from the BAME community, by delivering workshops, training, practical sessions, and therapeutic approaches.

Evie’s Gift are a charity that support the families of critically ill children. They understand that one of the most devastating things you can face as a parent is learning your child has a life-threatening or life-limiting illness. That’s why their mission is to take care of your immediate practical needs so you can focus on your child and the medical decisions associated with their care when they are in hospital.

Lifeline 4 Kids provide equipment to help improve the quality of life for children with disabilities and special needs irrespective of race or creed.

The National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) is the independent national voice of parent carer forums. Their role is to champion strategic parent participation at a local, regional and national level.

The Sharks Swimming Club is a competitive swimming affiliated to Swim England (formerly the Amateur Swimming Association, the ASA). It offers swimmers with disabilities the opportunity to improve, train and compete at a local, regional, national and international levels.

Sullivan’s Heroes is a charity offering support and financial assistance for families raising essential funds towards vital home adaptations for a disabled child.

Swimming with Better offer a range of SEND and SEN swimming lessons at many of their pools and leisure centres.From 1:1 sessions for those who need extra help to group classes for more confident swimmers, several options and classes for those swimming with disabilities are available.

Delivered by Your Voice in Health and Social Care, Bromley Parent Engagement SEND Service informs service providers of the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.