Home-School Partnership at The Garden School

At The Garden School, we believe in creating strong partnerships with parents. We have a whole school approach to parental engagement. We work closely with the school's therapy teams and families to understand each child's unique needs. We know that there are many additional challenges faced by families with SEND children and we are committed to providing a collaborative school environment to provide extra support when needed.

In the first instance please contact:

Your Child’s Class Teacher
This is your first point of contact for anything related to the school day or curriculum activities.
Safeguarding Concerns
If you have any safeguarding worries, please ask to speak to Lucy Davies, our Safeguarding Lead for Children and Families. She will be happy to arrange an appointment.
Parent Support
For any other support, please contact Ayesha Taylor, Lead Parent Support Officer. Just call the school to book an appointment.

Advice and Signposting

We can provide advice and signposting on:

Disability benefits
School transport
Short breaks and care package assessments
Housing
After-school SEND activities and community services
School workshops and coffee mornings
Post 16 Transition support (at Pavilion Site)

Parent Engagement

Join Our Parent Activities at The Garden School

Tuesday Coffee Mornings (Garden Site)
Every Tuesday morning, we host a friendly and supportive coffee morning for parents. These sessions often include guest speakers who share helpful SEND-related information.
Parent Workshops
Each year, parents have the chance to attend a variety of engaging workshops run by our OT and SaLT teams. Some sessions are available online for your convenience.
Parent Lunch Club
On the last Wednesday of each month, join us at The Pavilion Café from 12:30–1:30pm. Enjoy 30% off your lunch, meet other parents from across the school, or simply relax with a quiet coffee.

Please check Class Dojo regularly for the latest updates on these events, which run throughout the year at both the Pavilion and Garden sites.

Free Yoga Class

A local yoga centre, Yoga Home, offers a free yoga class for our parents every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the main Garden site on Allen Road—a perfect way to relax and destress.

Additional Support Services in Hackney

Hackney Support Services Online directory to find organisations offering support, advice and activities to Hackney & City residents.

Here to Help - Hackney Here to Help is a friendly, non-judgmental team that helps Hackney residents with financial struggles or benefits advice
Disabled Children’s Services Hackney's Disabled Children’s Service is a specialist social work service providing social care support for families who have disabled children.
Hackney Transport Information about transport and traveling in Hackney and London if you have a disability.
SEND Workshops For Parents Take a look at the range of useful workshops on SEND topics organised by the charity Kids
Hackney SENDIAGS Free specialist information and advice for parents and carers of children with SEND. Phone 02072756036.
Holiday provision Please filter for SEND services and contact the holiday providers directly to discuss the needs of your child prior to booking.
0-25 SEND Local Offer | Family Information Service -Hackney Services and support for children and young people aged 0-⁠⁠25 with SEN, disabilities, or additional needs.