SEND activities and support in London
51 clubs, therapies and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in and around London. Use the free Finder to filter by age, need and accessibility, and see them on a map.
Search all of the UK in the FinderAction for Children Islington Short Breaks
Community-based short breaks for disabled children in Islington supporting children to make friends, connect with their community and enjoy new experiences. Flexible and fun activities tailored to individual…
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Activities, Day Centre & Crafts — Greenwich Mencap
Day activities, crafts and the Riverwood Project for adults with learning disabilities in Woolwich/Greenwich — building independence, friendships and skills.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Ambitious About Autism
National charity for autistic children and young people providing education, support and campaigning. Runs autism schools, youth programmes, family support and the UK's first autism employment service. Free…
Cost: Free — charity services
See details and contact →Amici Inclusive Dance Theatre
Integrated dance theatre for disabled/non-disabled.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Angel Swim Autism & SEN Lessons
Autism Swim certified instructors offering swimming lessons for children with disabilities including cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, epilepsy, hemiplegia and autism. Entire team trained to internationally…
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Art Therapy — Arts For Life Project
Art therapy charity supporting young people aged 8–24 with autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression through individual and group creative-arts sessions in Northwood, London.
Cost: Contact — charity funded
See details and contact →Art Therapy in Schools
Charity delivering art therapy in primary schools across London, Manchester and Hertfordshire for children experiencing trauma, anxiety, autism, ADHD and attachment difficulties.
Cost: School SENDCo referral
See details and contact →Art, Music & Drama Therapy — Coram
Creative therapies (art, music and drama therapy) for children and young people at the Coram Campus, supporting those with SEND, adoption/special guardianship and emotional or social development needs.
Cost: School/LA referral
See details and contact →Bikeworks All Ability Cycling
Exciting adapted cycling at Little Wormwood Scrubs Park using tricycles, side-by-side cycles, wheelchair-platform cycles and recumbents. Free all-ability sessions for disabled children and adults. People with…
Cost: Free
See details and contact →Candoco Dance Company
Youth & community inclusive dance.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Chickenshed Inclusive Theatre
One of the UK's leading inclusive theatre companies where disabled and non-disabled children and young people create extraordinary performances together. Weekly workshops, productions and outreach across…
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Children's OT
Children's OT including sensory integration therapy and groups for ages 0–18, in clinic, home and school.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Corali Dance
Dance classes for people with learning disabilities.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Dawnosaurs — Relaxed Early Visit
Pre-opening relaxed visits to the Natural History Museum for neurodivergent children aged 5–15, with neurodivergent-aware facilitators, low sensory stimulation and limited visitor numbers. Free.
Cost: Free
See details and contact →Deaf-Led Arts
Professional deaf-led theatre company running inclusive drama workshops and BSL performances for deaf and hearing young people.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Disability Sports Coach Community Clubs
Free and low-cost inclusive sport sessions for disabled children and young people aged 8+ across London. Boccia, basketball, multi-sport and more. Community-based clubs delivered by trained disability sport…
Cost: Free or low-cost
See details and contact →Disability Swimming Club
Fun swimming lessons for disabled children of all abilities in a safe, supportive environment. Sessions for children with physical impairments, sensory impairments or learning disabilities. Qualified and…
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →DMI Intensive Therapy — NAPA Centre
Private paediatric therapy centre offering Dynamic Movement Intervention and intensive multi-disciplinary therapy blocks for children with gross motor impairments and neurological conditions.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →DMI Paediatric Physiotherapy
Private paediatric physiotherapy clinic in London offering Dynamic Movement Intervention for children with gross motor impairments and neurological conditions.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Drama Therapy in Schools — Roundabout
Charity delivering drama therapy in London schools for children and young people with ASC, ADHD, PMLD and emotional/behavioural difficulties, via SENDCo referral.
Cost: School SENDCo referral
See details and contact →Early Birds Sensory-Friendly Opening
Sensory-friendly early opening sessions at the Science Museum for children with autism and sensory needs — lowered volume, exclusive access and calmer environment. Free.
Cost: Free
See details and contact →Early Intervention — Small Steps
Early-intervention charity for under-fives with cerebral palsy and motor disabilities in London, combining conductive education, physiotherapy and occupational therapy with family support.
Cost: Free / charity funded
See details and contact →Graeae Inclusive Theatre Company
One of the UK's biggest disabled-led theatre companies making theatre with disabled artists. Workshops, youth programmes and professional productions featuring actors with physical and sensory impairments.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Heart 'n' Soul Creative Sessions
Free creative sessions for people aged 10–25 with learning disabilities or autism at the Albany, Deptford. Music, art, performance and theatre projects led by artists with learning disabilities. One of the…
Cost: Free
See details and contact →Inclusive Arts & Drama
Creative arts organisation for learning disabled people including music, theatre, dance and visual arts.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Independent Speech & Language Therapy — West London
Private speech and language therapy in Shepherd's Bush, West London for children and young people with communication needs, with specialist transition-to-adulthood support.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →London Trampoline Rebound Therapy
1:1 rebound therapy.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →MAES Therapy (Neurodevelopmental)
Specialist hands-on neurodevelopmental therapy for children with cerebral palsy and motor learning difficulties, delivered by MAES-trained therapists. Find a therapist via their directory.
Cost: Contact individual therapist
See details and contact →Multi-Sensory Arts Therapy
Multi-sensory storytelling and arts therapy resources and sessions for people with profound and complex learning disabilities.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Multi-Sensory Storytelling — Bag Books
Multi-sensory stories and storytelling sessions for children and adults with severe and profound learning disabilities.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Multi-Therapy Centre
Coram's creative therapies including art therapy, play therapy and family therapy for children with additional needs.
Cost: Subsidised
See details and contact →Music Therapy — Individual Sessions
One-to-one music therapy for children with autism, learning disabilities, physical and mental health challenges. Sessions use improvised music to build communication, emotional wellbeing and confidence. UK's…
Cost: Contact for pricing — bursaries available
See details and contact →Music Therapy — Nordoff and Robbins
The UK's largest music therapy charity, providing one-to-one and group music therapy for children with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.
Cost: Contact — bursaries available
See details and contact →Neuro Paediatric Physiotherapy — Bumble Bee Physio
Specialist neuro paediatric physiotherapy in London for children with Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, Angelman syndrome, autism and Down's syndrome, including DMI and Targeted Training.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →OT, Physio & Sensory Integration — Maximum Potential
Private multi-disciplinary clinic on Harley Street offering occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and sensory integration for children with sensory processing disorder and…
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Paediatric Cranial Osteopathy
Gentle osteopathic treatment for babies and children, including those with disabilities and complex needs, at a not-for-profit clinic with a sliding-scale fee.
Cost: Sliding-scale fee
See details and contact →Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Specialist paediatric OT, speech therapy and psychology for children with developmental needs.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Paediatric Osteopathy
Charity providing osteopathic care for babies and children, subsidised appointments for those with additional needs.
Cost: Subsidised
See details and contact →Private Speech & Language Therapy
Assessment and therapy for autism, stammering, developmental language disorder and complex communication needs.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Relaxed Performance — The Lion King
Annual relaxed performance of Disney's The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End — reduced sound effects, adjusted lighting, quiet rooms and specially trained front-of-house staff.
Cost: Standard West End ticket; companion concession
See details and contact →Resources for Autism
Practical services for autistic children and adults including play schemes, youth clubs, music therapy and family support in London and the West Midlands.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Small Steps Conductive Education
Early-intervention conductive education.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Special Yoga for SEND
Therapeutic yoga for children with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy and complex needs, plus parent and professional training.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Specialist Cerebral Palsy Physiotherapy
Specialist paediatric neuro physiotherapy for children with cerebral palsy (GMFCS I–V), brain and nerve injuries and neuromuscular disorders, serving South London and Surrey via clinic and case-managed home…
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Speech, Language & Feeding Therapy — Baby Speak
Specialist private speech and language therapy on Harley Street, London, for babies and school-age children with feeding difficulties, speech and language delays, social communication and autism spectrum…
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Trinity Laban Dance Ability
Inclusive dance sessions for disabled children.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Unicorn Theatre — Relaxed Performances
London's leading theatre for young audiences, running relaxed performances with adjusted lighting and sound and freedom to move and make noise.
Cost: Tickets — concessions available
See details and contact →WeSwim Disability Swimming Club
Volunteer-led disability swimming club at Moberly Sports Centre offering inclusive swimming sessions for disabled individuals. Part of a growing network of WeSwim clubs across London, building confidence and…
Cost: Free
See details and contact →Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre RDA
RDA-affiliated pony centre in West London providing therapeutic riding and equine activities for disabled children and adults. Inner-city equestrian therapy in collaboration with the Riding for the Disabled…
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Yoga for Special Needs
Specialist yoga therapy for children with special needs including autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.
Cost: Contact for pricing
See details and contact →Youth Arts Programme
Participatory arts creating performance and visual art with those furthest from mainstream arts provision including SEND young people.
Cost: Contact for pricing
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