Centre 404 is a prominent and successful charity that offers friendly, reliable and person-centred support to people with learning disabilities, autism and their families. We currently operate across 6 London Boroughs. We support children and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism through clubs and activities, events, 1:1 support and volunteering opportunities. We also support family carers with 1:1 support and advice, workshops and training sessions, parents’ groups, coffee mornings and support groups.
The Enfield Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS Service) is open to any Enfield resident aged 0 – 25 with special educational needs, their parents and carers and professionals who support these families. This service is impartial, confidential and free to use.
This includes a phone line open 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, and evening appointments available for families unable to access the service during business hours.
One-to-one and group support is available face to face, over the phone, email, and online on matters relating to special education needs and disabilities such as:
– Statutory duties, eligibility and referrals to local service provision.
– Rights of parents, children and young people.
– Support with applications, form filling and drafting letters.
– Complex documentation including needs assessment, reviews and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
– Arranging and attending meetings in schools or with local authority professionals.
– Support with disagreement resolutions – including support with complaints, referral to mediation services and support with appeals.
– Advice relating to school and college placements and exclusions.
– Information on complaint procedures and mediation.
– Independent advocacy around decision making; discrimination; rights and entitlements.
