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Extra support for school-aged children and young people

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Services for families with a child or young person who has special educational needs or a disability (SEND).

Southwark information advice and support team

The Southwark information advice and support team offers advice to parents and carers of children and young people.

Support for teenage parents

If you're pregnant, or a young mother or young father aged up to 19, we can give you information, advice and guidance.

Common Assessment Framework

The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is a way of working out what extra support your child may need.

Educational psychology

Educational psychologists (EPs) regularly visit all schools and early years centres.

Page last updated: 6 January 2025

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