Latest news and updates about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bromley.
Celebrating Bromley SEND stars!
The Bromley SEND Partnership are shining a well-deserved spotlight on the work of families, service providers, carers, school staff and anyone that makes a difference to the lived experiences of our children and young people with SEND and their families.
We encourage everyone to get involved in this celebratory month!
Events include:
The SEND Local Offer Live!
Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day at The SEND Local Offer Live! — a vibrant event bringing together parents, carers, young people, and service providers from across Bromley.
What to expect:
- Free taster sessions from Palace for Life, Dynamic Coaching, Access Sport, Remix Theatre, Magpie Dance, Kent Disability Cricket, Abbotts Movement, Bromley Adult Education College, Sunflower Autism Consultancy, ORB. Register your interest.
- Games and activities for all ages (0 to 25) including a silent disco and a pop-up virtual gaming arcade
- Helpful information and resources
- A chance to connect with local support services
Whether you're looking to explore new opportunities, ask questions, or just enjoy a great day out during the October half term, this event is for you!
Taking place 30 October, from 10am to 2pm, at Bishop Justus School, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.
Don't miss it — mark your calendar and bring the whole family!
Information stations
Visit our information stations located at various libraries, Children & Family Centres and Mytime Leisure Centres in Bromley. The information stations will provide information and leaflets about support across the areas of education, health, and social care available from Bromley for children and young people with special needs or disabilities.
Dragons Den
After the amazing success of last year's SEND Dragon's Den, we're excited to announce that it's back for a second year! Our inspiration "Stand Out Socks" who appeared on the BBC Dragon's Den, event sent us a message of support last year, which has made us even more determined to make this year bigger and better!
Our judging has taken place and some of the amazing enterprises will be on show at the SEND Local Offer Live event!
Come along to the SEND Local Offer Live and celebrate the work that is done around employment and enterprises in schools and from Bromley children and young people.
Contact SEND.Employment@bromley.gov.uk for more information.
Art Competition
This year we are holding an art competition for all to reflect the theme “Our Dreams Matter”.
This year we are asking for contributions to our art competition to be sent via email. The winning artwork will be featured on the front page of the SEND Celebration event programme!
We can start receiving entries immediately, the closing date will be 30 September 2025.
Judging: A panel of judges will review submissions with the winner being announced in October 2025.
Submit your artwork to sendmatters@bromley.gov.uk.
Social Media Shoutouts
These social media ‘Shout Outs’ offer a chance for you to share the successful achievements from a child or young person with SEND, that has filled you with pride and made you smile.
We are asking you to tell us about services or professionals who have made a difference to the lived experiences of children and young people with SEND and their families.
These can be small messages, quotes, pictures, podcasts or video recordings which we will share on the new SEND Local Offer social media platforms and web pages.
Please send all contributions to the SEND Programme Team at localoffer@bromley.gov.uk, and ensure appropriate consents are in place for all contributions.
Early Years SEND Celebration – Free soft play session!
Join us for a fun and inclusive soft play event for children aged 0 to 5 with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Taking place on Monday, 10 November 2025 at The Pavilion, My Time Active, Bromley, this free session offers a safe space for play, a chance to connect with other parent carers, and opportunities to speak with education and health specialists about local support services.
Two sessions are available: 9:30 to 11:00am and 12:30 to 2:00pm.
Refreshments available to purchase; please bring non-slip socks for your little ones.
The Grand Finale! Celebrating Bromley SEND stars awards
You can make a nomination for Bromley our SEND stars awards.
We would like to hear about the many activities and achievements that have involved children and young people with SEND. We also want to shine some starlight on the families, service providers, carers, school staff or anyone that makes a difference to our SEND children, young people, and families.
The eight categories are:
- Parent/Carer award
- SEND Star Award
- SEND Champion for Peers and Siblings
- SEND Champion for Inclusion
- SEND Champion in the Community
- SEND Champion in the Workplace
- SEND Champion for Employment
- Proudest Moment award
- Lasting Legacy Award
The successful nominees will be recognised at an event at The Warren in Hayes, Bromley on the afternoon of the 27 November, which will be hosted by the SEND Programme Team. We will be joined by Senior Leaders from Bromley Council, NHS South East London ICB and partners from the SEND Partnership. Closing date 5 October.
Celebrating Bromley SEND Stars Award nomination form
SEND Matters Newsletters
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Events calendar
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