SEND Information, Advice and Support

Richmond Local Offer: https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/local_offer

Achieving for Children (AfC) – Richmond and Kingston children’s services Richmond Council on 020 8891 1411

SENDIASS Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service or SENDIASS is a free, confidential and impartial service for parents and carers, children and young people (up to 25 years).

Website: https://www.rksendiass.co.uk/

Email: info@RKsendiass.co.uk

Richmond Office: 20 Windham Road, Richmond, TW9 2HP

Single Point of Access (SPA) is your first port of call to all Children’s Services in Richmond & Kingston including enquiries about CAMHS

Tel: 020 8547 5008

Out of hours Tel: 020 8770 5000

RUILS (Richmond Users Independent Living Scheme) Family Matters Service is offered to the parents of children and/or young people who have additional needs living in Richmond. A support worker aims to help by listening to parents’ worries and experiences in a non-judgmental way.

Website: https://www.ruils.co.uk/

Richmond Aid (RAID) Disability, Action and Advice Centre (DAAC) Free service

Website: http://www.richmondaid.org.uk  

Reception: 020 8831 6080

Advice Line: 020 8831 6070 Advice, support and information on disability & benefits

Email: advice@richmondaid.org.uk  

General enquiries email: info@richmondaid.org.uk

4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT

National Autistic Society (NAS) Richmond Branch. A friendly parent-led group aiming to support families in the borough living with autism spectrum disorders

Tel: 07810 505982

Email: richmond@nas.org.uk 

SkyLarks is an independent Richmond Upon Thames based charity that helps children and young people with additional needs and their families, in Richmond and surrounding areas. They provide access to therapies, courses and information for whole families.  They can also offer free legal advice on SEN and educational matters.

Website: https://www.skylarks.charity

Tel: 07946 646033

Email: info@skylarks.charity

Crossway Centre, 306 Richmond Road, East Twickenham TW1 2PD

AMF Affinity – Support for Neurodiverse Children and Young People
Based in Richmond Upon Thames, AMF Affinity is led by a specialist with over 20 years’ experience in supporting children and young people with neurodiversity and anxiety. With a background in leading specialist provision and providing outreach across an outer London borough, the support offered combines professional expertise, lived experience, and a relational approach.

Grounded in academic study, including an MA in Autism and Education and informed by Polyvagal Theory, AMF Affinity focuses on personalised regulation strategies and fostering understanding of neurodiversity. The service works collaboratively with families and schools to support emotional wellbeing and inclusion.

Further information and qualifications can be found at: www.amfaffinity.co.uk