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Health and Wellbeing

"By the child, for the child", a short film made by young people about speech therapy

For young people with Speech, Language and Communication needs, secondary school can be particularly demanding.
Schools and Education

14-25 years old and worried about your education, health or social care?

Many young people ask their parents or carers for help if they are worried about things.  These are people who know you well.  But if you find…

A guide to post-16 phase transfer process for pupils in Wandsworth with Education, Health and Care Plans

A guide to post-16 phase transfer process for pupils in Wandsworth with Education, Health and Care PlansThe term “Phase Transfer” applies to children…
Leisure, Culture and Recreation

Access For All - Swim for Free

Wandsworth Council's Access for All Offer which is a scheme that aims to break down barriers and make sure all residents have an equal chance to…
Health and Wellbeing

Accident Prevention

Welcome to the Wandsworth Family Information Service accident prevention section.
Education health and care plans
Schools and Education

Advice on Independent Support, assessments for Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans, personal budgets and direct payments

Advice including Independent Support, on assessments for Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans, personal budgets, direct payments and all related…
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Advice on Preparing for Adulthood

There are a variety of sources from whom you should expect help with Preparing for Adulthood, which you and your family should be thinking and planning…
Health and Wellbeing

Advice on Vitamin D

Advice on Vitamin D for pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and young children – Leaflet You may be entitled to FREE vitamins through the Healthy…
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Advocacy & SEND

What are Advocates and Advocacy?
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Annual Health Checks

People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. This does not need to be the case.
Employment and Training

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed for current and future employees. Wandsworth Working and Investing in Skills and Education…
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Autism Act

The Autism Act 2009 was the first ever disability-specific law in England. The Act relates only to adults with autism living in England. The Act did two…
Early Education and Childcare

Becoming a Wandsworth Childminder - Childminder Briefing Sessions

Thinking of becoming Wandsworth childminder? You need to attend a free Childminder briefing session. At the session you can find…
Family and Parenting Support

Being a young carer

The NHS website has information, advice and support for young carers.
Bubbles over a field of white flowers
Health and Wellbeing

Bereavement Information and Support

Losing someone important to us can be emotionally devastating - whether that be a partner, family member, friend or pet.
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Family and Parenting Support

Best Start in Life in Wandsworth

Every child deserves the best possible start in life. In Wandsworth, Best Start in Life brings together local services, information, and support to help…
Money and Housing Security

Budgeting Loan

Budgeting Loans are interest free loans of between £100 and £812. They can help people spread the cost of more expensive items…
Safety and Rights

Bullying - Advice Leaflets for Parents

Bullying is the repetitive intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power.
Safety and Rights

Child Sexual Exploitation

Are you worried about your son or daughter or a young person you know because they:Go missing from schoolHave an older boyfriend or girlfriendAre meeting…
Early Education and Childcare

Childcare and Schools Outside Wandsworth

Information on childcare and schools outside Wandsworth can be found by visiting other local Family Information Services. The list of neighbouring services…