The Autism Service
Offering in-person, reliable Autism, ADHD and combined assessments.
Autism Diagnosis Assessments & Support - Branching Minds ASD
A paediatric, online multidisciplinary diagnostic service for families where ASD/ASC is suspected. In addition, they offer schools, parents and children a wide range of pre and post autism support across the UK.
Axis Occupational Therapy
Axis provides personalised, practical occupational therapy to support children and young people in building the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive in everyday life. With formal training in sensory integration and as a mobile service, therapy can be delivered at home, school, college, or in the community, with a focus on empowering each individual to reach their full potential.
Cambridge Online Education Group
Cambridge Online Education Group operates five leading British online education brands, each designed to support learners at different stages of their academic and personal journey. From primary and secondary schooling to specialist creative education and adult university access pathways, the group provides flexible, high-quality online learning for students in the UK and around the world.
Access Courses Online: Access Courses Online helps adults return to education and progress towards university and new career opportunities. Through fully online Access to HE Diplomas, students can prepare for pathways including nursing, teaching, law, business, counselling, and science, even without previous qualifications, making higher education more accessible and achievable - accesscoursesonline.com
Bridge Online School: Bridge Online School works closely with local authorities, schools, and multi-academy trusts to support children who are unable to access traditional education settings. Providing a flexible and supportive online learning environment, Bridge helps students rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning, and overcome barriers to education while supporting local authorities in fulfilling their Section 19 duties - bridgeonlineschool.com
Cambridge Home School Online: Cambridge Home School Online is one of the UK’s most established online selective independent schools for motivated and ambitious students. Offering a broad curriculum from prep school through to A Levels and Foundation Diplomas, the school combines small class sizes, expert teaching, and a strong academic ethos to help pupils achieve exceptional outcomes across a wide range of subjects - chsonline.org.uk
Queen’s Online School: Queen’s Online School offers a nurturing and engaging online alternative to traditional British state schooling for families in the UK and internationally. Delivering the English National Curriculum from KS1 through to GCSEs and A Levels, the school provides flexible, family-centred learning supported by recognised accreditation and modern online assessment options - queensonlineschool.com
The Online College of Art & Design: The Online College of Art & Design (OCAD) is the UK’s oldest online further education art college, supporting creative students since 2002. Specialising in flexible online study for art and design qualifications, OCAD offers expert tuition, personalised support, and pathways into leading universities and creative careers across disciplines including animation, fashion, photography, fine art, and graphic design - artcoursework.com
Family Support Groups - FLAG and SWAN (Luton)
The Autism Team (part of the Special Educational Needs Service) hosts two family support groups:
FLAG (Families in Luton Autism Group)
SWAN (Support with Autism Network)
FLAG takes place online, while SWAN is a face‑to‑face group. Both groups follow the same format, and parents and carers are welcome to attend either group.
Each meeting provides parents and carers with an opportunity to discuss issues, ask questions, and share experiences with other families and the advisory team in a safe, supportive environment.
Learn more here or to join the mailing list, please email: SENS.Training1@luton.gov.uk
