Spotlight welcomes young people aged 11 – 25 with SEND.

If you’re aged 11-25 and identify as SEND (see glossary below), disabled or neurodivergent, we want to warmly welcome you into the Spotlight Family. Come see what we’re all about, make new friends and try something new!

All of our programmes are OPEN. See what’s on.

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Here are our most favourited and recommended programmes for young people with SEND:

Got a question? Get in touch at access@wearespotlight.com / 020 3011 1333

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What is SEND? (11 – 25s)

SEN/SEND stands for Special Educational Needs / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

What are the different types of SEND?

1. Cognition and learning

  • Dyslexia
  • Dyspraxia
  • Down Syndrome
  • Learning Difficulties

 

3. Sensory and Physical Needs

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing loss
  • Visual impairment
  • Sensory processing differences and disorder

 

2. Communication and Interaction

  • Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
  • Speech, Language & Communication
  • Autism
  • ADHD or ADD
  • Visual Supports

4. Social, Emotional and Mental Health

  • Anxiety
  • Challenging behaviour
  • Eating disorders
  • Supporting young people in care

Working in partnership with Parents / Carers

Have a chat with us – we know everyone is different, we want to work with you to know the best way we can support your child.

Get in touch at access@wearespotlight.com

Spotlight means:

Everybody is equal and should be treated with respect. Treat people as you would like to be treated. Everyone is important and what they think matters. We are here to support you: to offer guidance and listen. Spotlight is a fun and friendly safe place, where you are free to be yourself.

  • Friendship
  • Respect
  • Open Minded
  • Self expression
  • Helping each other
  • Safe Space

Additional resources:

Health Spot

Our free GP Service for young people only, inside Spotlight youth space. We are partnered with the NHS, Docklands Outreach, Safe East, SALT.

Health Spot

Social Prescriber

Just chat 1 – 1 with our social prescriber Emma Kafero.

Email: emmak@wearespotlight.com

Whatsapp: 07977 675 462

Are you a professional working with young people?

Please use this form to complete a referral for a young person you work with, and the team will be in touch:

Spotlight Referral Form