The Early Intervention SEND Team works with Croydon's mainstream schools to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities early, so they can thrive in their local school.

SENDCOs can book a virtual Advice Clinic with their allocated SEND Advisor or request SEND Advisor support in school.

Where needs continue despite a well-evidenced graduated approach, they can also submit a funding request to our monthly panel.

If the panel approves a request, it can lead to a Short Term Intervention Plan (STIP), which usually lasts one term.

Referrals are made by the school's SENDCO, so parents and carers should speak to their child's school.

Email: EISEND@croydon.gov.uk

Depending on the age of your child, please download and complete the relevant request form below:

• RA.1 - Parent request to carry out an EHC Needs Assessment
• RA.2 - Young Person's request to carry out an EHC Needs Assessment

The following parent, child or young person contribition forms should also be sent with your request.

Primary (Child aged 5–11, in Years 1–6):

• RP.2 – Parent request to carry out an EHC Needs Assessment
• RC.2 – Child Contribution Form

• RP.3 – Parent request to carry out an EHC Needs Assessment
• RC.3 – Young Person’s Contribution Form

Parent and Carer Pack: Requesting an EHC Needs Assessment (EHCNA)

Croydon Local Area SEND Support Offer

Early Intervention SEND Team: Guidance for Schools

Early Intervention SEND Team: Guidance for Mainstream Schools

SENCO Briefing and Locality Network Dates 2026-27