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News and Events
Find out about the latest SEND news and events.
Greenwich Local Offer Newsletter
Below is a link to the termly SEND Local Offer newsletters which include the latest news and information about activities, decisions and plans for SEND services, and much more.
SEND Local Offer newsletters | Royal Borough of Greenwich
Greenwich Local Offer - Things to do
Find local activities in and around the borough for all of the family:
Greenwich Local Offer Activities
Early Years (0-5) - See 'Activites & Events' for local Children Centre activity timetables.
Neurodivergent Motherhood Circle at Storkway Children's Centre - 24 September–29 October
It is a free 6-week course for neurodivergent mothers of children aged 0–5, including those who are diagnosed or self-identifying. The group offers a safe, sensory-friendly space to connect, breathe and thrive, with ND-friendly practical tools and peer support for mothers experiencing overwhelm, burnout, sensory overload, executive function challenges, or difficulty accessing mainstream groups. Sessions are thoughtfully paced, with no pressure to participate.
When
Thursdays, 12.30pm–2.30pm from 24th September until 29th October
Where
Storkway Children's Centre, Ridgebrooke Road, SE20 3QX
Pre-walkers are welcome to attend, and limited crèche spaces may be available for older siblings.
The sessions are free, but booking is required. To book contact: 020 8331 1970 / [email protected]
See below for more information:
Neurodivergent Motherhood Circle Flyer
Greenwich SEN Transition Fair - Friday 16th October 2026
Greenwich Children’s Integrated Therapies Service have organised a marketplace style information event for young people with SEND and their families as they prepare to transition to Adults Services.
Explore services, ask questions and get the information you need for a smoother transition to adulthood.
Where:
Tall Trees
Goldie Leigh,
Lodge Hill,
Abbey Wood,
SE2 0AY
When:
Friday 16th October at 10am - 3pm (drop in anytime)
Find out more here:
Greenwich SEN Transition Fair Leaflet
DAISY - The Digital Family Support Study
Are you a parent carer of a child with additional developmental needs? This might mean your child has a learning disability, developmental delay or has developmental delays but does not yet have a diagnosis.
About the DAISY Study:
Researchers are exploring whether a digital parent support program called Stepping Stones Online can help behaviours that challenge in children with a learning disability or developmental delay.
Stepping Stones Online is an online program for parent carers of a child with a learning disability. It covers:
- Learning strategies to make everyday life easier
- Supporting communication and everyday skills for children
- Positive ways to support behaviours that challenge
- Building your confidence in parenting
Who Can Take Part?
We are looking for parent carers who:
- Live in England
- Have a child aged 2-11 years with a learning disability or developmental delay
If you would like to find out more about how you can take part, please go to the project webpage:
DAISY Study | nativve Research
Or you can call Dr Emma Scripps on 07483123993 or Rovan Bahnassy on 07483656342, or email us at [email protected]
DAISY - The Digital Family Support Study Flyer
This Girl's Abilities - Fun Football at Charlton Athletic Community Trust - Every Tuesday
This is an opportunity for girls and young women with disabilities (ages 10–25) to get active, have fun, and build confidence through fun football with This Girl’s Ability in Greenwich.
Free, game-based sessions are open to all abilities, whether someone’s completely new to football or already enjoys playing, and Gracie joins each week to inspire and support the girls.
When: Every Tuesday, 4:00–5:00 PM
Where: 3G Pitch, Charlton Athletic Community Trust,
Foots Cray Rugby Sports and Athletic Club, 239a–241 Footscray Rd, London SE9 2EL
Regular attendees also receive a This Girl’s Ability team shirt.
To see more of what our sessions are like:
This Girl's Abilities - Fun Football CACT Leaflet
Contact Early Years Workshops
Contact have some dates for online workshops for parents/carers of children aged 0 to 5 with SEND in ENGLAND. All of the workshops are interactive, so parents will be able to ask the very experienced and knowledgeable trainers all of their most challenging questions! Or they can just sit and observe.
Subjects that they cover include Toilet Training, Sleep, Speech and Language, Social Communication, Money Matters, Education, Anxiety, Behaviour.
To find out more click on Early Years Workshops for parents and carers, and to BOOK YOUR PLACE, CLICK HERE. This link will be updated regularly as they add more workshops throughout the year, so do check again later if you can’t find what you want.
Witherslack Group Podcast
Nurturing Neurodivergent Pupils To Succeed
Laura Oliver, Senior Occupational Therapist & Lorraine Titchner, SEN Head Teacher
Listen now: https://shows.acast.com/631212e3a66f240012d94c79/662a72d3a1c8cf00127a378d