Family hubs and children's centres offer fun and interactive sessions for all families and support and welcome children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Find a family hub or children's centre and see what's on offer.
There are also sessions specifically tailored for children and young people with SEND to access. These are outlined below. A child does not need a diagnosis of SEND to attend the sessions but will have an identified additional need.
All sessions are FREE to access.
Under 5 years old
Little Stars (SEND play and learn), Hammersmith
A drop-in session for children with SEND. Professionals on hand to offer any support if needed.
When: Fridays, 1pm to 2.30pm. Term time only.
Where: Flora Gardens Children's Centre, Dalling Road, Hammersmith, W6 0UD
See Flora Gardens Children's Centre.
0-5 Little Explorers (SEND stay and play), White City
A drop-in session for children with SEND. Professionals on hand to offer any support if needed.
When: Tuesdays, 10am to 11.30am. Term time only.
Where: Family Hub Old Oak Community Centre, 76 Braybrook Street, White City, W12 0AP
Booking required. See Family Hub Old Oak Community Centre
0-5 Little Explorers (SEND stay and play), Fulham
A drop-in session for children with SEND. Health visitors attend to provide advice and answer any questions.
When: Mondays, 12 noon to 2pm and Wednesdays, 10am to 12 noon. Term time only.
Where: Family Hub Stephen Wiltshire Centre, Queensmill Road, Fulham, SW6 6JR
Booking required. See Family Hub Stephen Wiltshire Centre
Pip squeak (SEND stay and play for children with hearing loss), Fulham
A drop-in stay and play session for children with hearing loss. A teacher of the deaf and a speech and language therapist attend to provide advice and answer any questions.
When: Once a month on a Thursday, 3pm to 6pm Term time only.
Where: Family Hub Stephen Wiltshire Centre, Queensmill Road, Fulham, SW6 6JR
Booking required. Contact Sandie Briggs on 020 8811 8190 or Family Hub Stephen Wiltshire Centre
Under 8 years old
This session is for children under 8 to attend with their parents or carers.
0-8 Little Explorers (afterschool stay and play), Fulham
An after-school drop-in stay and play session for children with SEND. Health visitors attend to answer any questions.
When: Mondays, 3pm to 6pm. Term time only.
Where: Family Hub Stephen Wiltshire Centre, Queensmill Road, Fulham, SW6 6JR
Booking required. See Family Hub Stephen Wiltshire Centre
5 to 16 year olds
Parents are allowed to remain on site to watch the session.
Junior Pan DisAbility SEND Football, Fulham
This session is provided by Fulham Football Club for children and young people with SEND.
When: Mondays, 6pm to 7pm. Term time only.
Where: Family Hub Stephen Wiltshire Centre, Queensmill Road, Fulham, SW6 6JR
Booking required, see Fulham on the Soccer Schools website
8 to 25 year olds
There are more activities for young people to access, after school and during the school holidays. Many of these are free to access.
See Youth activities, opportunities and mentoring.