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SEND core standards
The SEND core standards outline Haringey Council's expected provision quality for pupils with SEND aged 4-19 in Haringey mainstream schools.
Please note: The 2025–2026 edition is currently being updated and will be available on this page shortly.
SEND support guide for all schools
This guide has been produced by SENDCOs from local Haringey schools, working with specialist teachers, therapists, and children. It is designed to support all teachers. The provision described in this guide should be available in all Haringey schools and form their ordinarily available offer.
SEND support in the early years
For information about SEND support in the early years (nursery and reception) see the Early Years SENDCOs page.
Child development centre
- Referral Form to the Haringey Community Paediatric Service
- Social Communication and Autism Diagnostic Service - referral form for pre-school and reception children
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
- For referral information, visit the CAMHS website and click 'how to access this service'.
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy works with children who experience difficulties around speech, language, attention, listening, interaction and alternative augmentative communication. They also work with those who have eating and drinking difficulties.
For more information, visit the NHS Speech and Language Therapy website
- Referral forms: to download the referral forms for Early Years and Mainstream Schools, visit the NHS Speech and Language Therapy Referrals webpage
Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) pathway
Talk to your language support teacher or school therapist if you need to learn more about the pathway.
Parents/carers SLCN pathway guide for under 11-year-olds
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
SEMH Pathway
This co-produced guide is designed to support schools in effectively addressing and nurturing children's social, emotional, and mental health needs. This document aims to provide a structured and comprehensive approach to creating a supportive and inclusive school environment.
Each step in this pathway ensures that the level of support is proportionate to the child's needs, aiming to provide the right help at the right time.
SEMH Graduated Response Provision Grid
The graduated response provision grid is a co-produced guide to assess and identify strategies, interventions, and support services by age range. It provides level-appropriate approaches for effective teaching, learning, and well-being support. The curriculum strategies are not prescriptive or exhaustive.
Language and Autism (LAST)
Parenting programmes and support
Haringey's Parenting Team provide programmes and workshops for mothers, fathers and carers of children and young people living in Haringey or attending a Haringey school.
Visit the parenting programmes pages for more information and referral forms
Webster-Stratton parenting groups
Led by professionals from the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) and CAMHS, the 12-14 weekly Webster-Stratton Parenting Groups aim to support parents/carers in building positive relationships and effective behaviour management strategies.
Referrals can be made by school SENDCOs, children's centre managers, CAMHS practitioners, educational psychologists, GPs and social care professionals.
All referrals must be discussed and agreed upon with parents/carers to ensure commitment to the 14-week programme. Please email referrals to: educationalpsychology@haringey.gov.uk.
For more information about the parenting group, visit the Haringey Incredible Years webpage.
Free consultation with a Haringey Educational Psychologist
Parents/carers concerned about their child’s development, learning, emotional well-being or behaviour can book a free 40-minute session with an educational psychologist.
Education Health Care Plans (EHCP)
Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA)
Guide: Best time of year to apply for an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA)
Guidance and processes for annual reviews
Forms and reports for annual reviews
Preparation for adulthood
- Outcomes Across the Age Ranges: this supportive tool is to promote consideration of the 4 Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes as part of EHC planning across the age ranges
Advice for Education, Health and Care Plans by Council for Disabled Children
Bandings and top-ups
Banding Descriptors
We’re currently updating the 2025–2026 Banding Descriptors document and will publish it here soon.
Band C
Children who fall within the Band C range have needs beyond the ordinary offer but for whom an EHCP is not necessary.
Haringey schools can apply for additional funding for these children. To learn more about the offer and how to apply download the Band C document below.
Individual health care plans
The NHS Whittington Health team developed a summary to provide additional guidance on advice and support for individual health care plans for children and young people.
Occupational Therapy
The Children’s Occupational Therapy Service in Haringey helps children to be independent and to participate as much as possible in daily activities, such as going to school and playing with other children and self-care such as getting dressed, using the toilet or eating a meal.
- For more information, visit the NHS Occupational Therapy website
- Referral form: to download the referral form, visit the NHS Occupational Therapy Referrals webpage
Adaptions and equipment guidance and loan agreement
Guidance and loan agreement form for Haringey educational settings on the provision of adaptions and equipment for children and young people with SEND.
Risk Assessment Support Plan (RASP)
Positive Support Plan and Risk Assessment for pupils who present a risk of harmful behaviour.
Paediatric dentistry
Alternative provision
Resource library
Contact the Education Inclusion Team
Call or text on 07976 978099 if you have access requirements (term time only)