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.
From Monday 1st November 2021, we’ll also be running a SENDIASS line for Enfield. Summary and contact details for this:
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.
