Safeguarding and contacts

Safeguarding children and young people with disabilities in Bromley is everybody’s responsibility. It is recognised that children and young people with disabilities are more vulnerable to abuse than non- disabled children and young people.

The children with disabilities team works to raise awareness amongst professionals and others working with our children and young people about safeguarding and what constitutes best practice for families.

If there are concerns of safeguarding for a child or young person with a disability, please do not complete the online referral. Referrals should instead be made through the Bromley Children and Families Hub (C&F Hub) via mash@bromley.gov.uk.

Contacts for more information

Local authority contacts:

Lead Officer for short breaks: Mark Smith - mark.smith@bromley.gov.uk
Group Manager, Children’s Disability Team: Jacqueline Kazemian – jaqueline.kazemian@bromley.gov.uk
Specialist Information Officer: Pelin Ahmet - pelin.ahmet@bromley.gov.uk
Children, Young People and Parent SEND Engagement Lead: Julie Hewett-Emmett - julie.hewett-emmett@bromley.gov.uk

Local websites

For more on the Bromley SEND Local Offer:

A national concession card for families with a child or young person with a disability (aged 0 to 25) is available through the disability register.

Bromley Parent Engagement SEND Service (BPESS)

Commissioned by the local authority and delivered by Your Voice in Health and Social Care (YVHSC), BPESS engages parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in Bromley. They run events and surveys to ensure voices are heard and promote participation and co-production in service planning, delivery, and review.

Bromley Parent Carer Forum (BPCF)

BPCF is a parent-led group representing families of children and young people with SEND in Bromley. They work in partnership with the local authority, health services, and other stakeholders to influence decisionmaking, share experiences, and improve services through co-production.

Bromley Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS)

Bromley IASS provides free, impartial, and confidential advice to parents, carers, and young people with SEND. They support understanding of rights, processes, and options regarding education, health, and social care, helping families make informed decisions.

National websites

Read about why the government want to make changes to support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs or learning difficulties.

The council for Disabled Children are the Government’s Strategic Delivery Partner