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About the Local Offer

What is the Local Offer? Every council must publish a local offer. This will tell you what support is available for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), and their families. It should be your first step when looking for information…

Advice and support about relationships and sexual health

If you're looking for support and advice about relationships and sexual health, The Camden and Islington Young People’s Sexual Health Network can help. Details of support and clinic details can be found on the Camden Rise website On the website you can find out more…

Advocacy

Advocacy means having someone who will speak up on your behalf. An advocate can help express your views and wishes, secure your rights and represent your interests. If you are a young person or a parent and you are finding it hard to get your point…

Areas of special educational need / disability

Below you will find links to information on specific conditions. You can also visit the Contact a Family page where you will be able to find out up to date comprehensive information about many different diagnoses of disabilities and different conditions. 

Babies and young children

If your child is not in an early years setting and you are worried about your child's development, the best person to speak to is your Health Visitor. Your GP will also be able to help. They can decide whether a child needs to be…

Being healthy

Camden wants all young people to remain active and healthy. This can be through maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating well and having access to sports and leisure opportunities. There are lots of tips to eat well and stay healthy, as well as lots of sports…

About Local Offer Camden Local Area SEND Strategy: Interim Position Statement

A Camden Local Area SEND strategy has been in place since 2016. The strategy was due for a refresh at the end of 2020. However, the global pandemic has meant a delay, in part due to the significant additional work being placed on all Councils…

About Local Offer Capital Investment

Capital Investment in Local Placements for Children and Young People with High Needs.   The government has introduced a new national funding formula for how local authorities receive money for children and young people with high needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities…

Children under 5

Children under 5 Camden offers services to all families with children under 5 years old (including expecting mothers) and specialist services for children with special needs and disabilities. Who to talk to first If your child isn't attending nursery or pre-school and you have concerns about your…

College, training & university

The support you receive from age 16 should encourage you to make decisions, and develop skills and qualifications that will enable you to achieve your goals and aspirations and move into adult life with confidence. There's also lots of support and advice you can get, whether…
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