A to Z of Services

Sailing

See 'Sports'

Salting

See 'Gritting'

Scaffolding licensing

See 'Enviro Crime'

Scams

If you have been caught by a bogus prize draw, lottery or some other scam, report it to Consumer Direct - the government telephone and online service offering information and advice on consumer issues.

School admissions/school places

Information on how to enrol your child in a particular school, you could contact the school directly first which should be able to provide you with detailed information about the school. The Council's Admissions Service can give you information and advice about admissions policies and choosing a school.

School appeals

If you have not been able to enrol your child in the school of your preference, you can appeal to the Council's School Appeal Panel.

School Crossing Patrols

Information about School Crossing Patrols, or 'Lollipop People' as they are affectionately known.

School exclusions

See 'Exclusion from school'

School governors

Iinformation about becoming a school governor or would like to know more about the work of governors.

School meals

Information about school meal provision in Bexley.

See 'Pupil support (Free School Meals)'

School psychological service

The Council provides a service to assess whether a child has particular psychological needs which may be influencing his/her behaviour or performance at school.

School term and holiday dates

Contact the relevant school directly to check term and holiday dates for the academic year.

School travel

Iinformation about school travel.

School truancy

See 'Truancy'

School uniforms - grants

See 'Pupil Support (Clothing/uniform)'

Scrutiny Committees

The Council has Scrutiny Committees to keep a watching eye on the activities of its decision takers - the Cabinet.

Searches - legal

Legal Services provide a search service for purchasing property or land and copies of documents relevant to searches.

Searches - land

See 'Land Charges'

Sensory Support Service

The Sensory Support Service provides services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, those who have visual impairment and those who are Deafblind.

If you do not already receive these services, please telephone our screeners on 020 8303 7777 ext. 6363.

The Visual Impairment Team will be able to deal with enquiries about services available for blind or partially-sighted people and handles registration of the blind.

We also provide specialist help if you are deaf or hard of hearing.

Sewers

See 'Flooding'

Shopmobility

Shopmobility is a wheelchair-lending service operated from the Broadway Centre, Bexleyheath to help all those with limited mobility to get around the shopping centre. The service is managed by the Bexley Association of Disabled People of 20 Whitehall Lane, Erith, Kent DA8 2DH.
For more information please call the number on the right between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday or Friday. An answerphone is available at all other other times.

Shopping Centre Boundaries

In its UDP the Council identified 9 town and 52 neighbourhood shopping centres where it tries to maintain a healthy and varied range of shops, frequently restraining the conversion of shops to alternative uses. These tables indicate the ground floor premises surveyed whenever the current mix of uses is examined.

Shopping On Line

For advice on your rights when buying anything on-line, contact Consumer Direct - the government telephone and online service offering information and advice on consumer issues.

Shops

See 'Town Centres'

Single parent

See 'Lone parent'

Skip licences

See 'Enviro Crime'

Smells

See 'Air Pollution'

Smoke

See 'Bonfires

Social work for older people & adults with physical disabilities

The Social Work service offers counselling, advice and support in dealing with life's crises. If you feel we might be able to assist, please telephone our screeners on 01322 356363. We also have a dedicated team dealing with patients at Queen Mary's Hospital - See 'Queen Mary's Hospital social work team'

Social services

London Borough of Bexley provides a wide range of social services for both adults and children through various teams and partner organisations.

Special needs - children

See 'Children with special needs'

Special Educational Needs & Support

The council maintains services to support children and young people who have additional educational needs, such as English language support, hearing or vision impairment and autism, or other special educational requirements.

Special schools

Bexley Council maintains five special schools.

Sports

There are a range of sports and leisure activities available across Bexley.

Iinformation about outdoor sports facilities, booking pitches for cricket, football, hockey and rugby, or for booking tennis courts.

Leisure centres

There are several local leisure centres and swimming pools, located in the borough, offering a wide range of activities. Both Crook Log and Erith Sports Centres provide crèche facilities.

Sports - grants

A number of grants and other funding opportunities are available that may be able to help and support local sports schemes.

Sports - policy and planning

Information on the Council's policies in relation to sports and planning of sports activities includes a Sports Strategy and Physical Activities Strategy.

Start-up advice and training

Advice on business start-ups, business planning, sources of finance and a range or skills seminars designed to assist in running a successful business. Business advisors available by appointment or on the telephone

Street cleaning

The Council has responsibility for cleaning public roads and pavements of litter and leaves and taking away any debris following a road accident.

Street lighting

The Council looks after street lights in the borough and you can report faulty or broken lighting to us. Street lighting columns are numbered - if you can, give details of the lamp column number as well as the road when reporting.

Street naming and numbering

The Council manages the street naming and numbering procedure for new streets and buildings. You must apply to name or number streets or to change existing names or numbers.

Street signs and furniture

For any queries about street signs and furniture and to report any damage/repairs needed.

Street Trading

For any queries about street trading and to report any illegal traders.

Structural problems/advice

General structure advice and guidance.

Student Support

See 'Pupil and Student Finance' and 'Student Support (Financial support)' below.

Student Support (Financial support)

The Council administers financial support for students in Higher Education. The help available includes assistance with tuition fees and living costs.

Supporting People

The Supporting People programme aims to provide a better quality of life for vulnerable people by enabling them to live more independently and manage their homes.

Sure Start in Bexley

Part of a central Government initiative, North Bexley Sure Start provide new opportunities for pregnant women and families with children under the age of four years.

Swimming centres

There are three swimming centres in Bexley which, in addition to main swimming pools, provide other facilities for fitness training.