Early years SEND inclusion

Early Years SEN Inclusion Service (EYSENIS)

For specialist advisors and practitioners who support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) from birth until they start school.

SEND Code of Practice

Early years provider SEND report

All Early Years providers should have a SEND report available on the 'Find a childcare provider' pages of the Family Information Service.

Please complete the following form to generate your provision's Early Years SEND report:

Early years Local Offer for providers

Practitioners

Information for early years practitioners, childminders and health visitors.

Apply for Inclusion Funding for children with high needs

Inclusion Funding may be available to early years settings when children with very complex needs would benefit from enhanced provision.

Extra help for pre-school children

Settings of pre-school children with SEND can use the Early Years Panel Referral Form to request support to meet the needs of a child with additional needs. Also have a look at some of the funding available.

SENCOs

Every childcare setting has a SENCO who will work with staff, children, and parents to develop appropriate strategies to support a child's learning.

Information for parents

For parents of pre-school children with special educational needs or disabilities.

Toolkit

Practical toolkits and information to help you support children with SEND within your setting.

Support with SEND from the local authority

The Early Years SEND Inclusion team supports children with additional needs.

Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Early Years

Supporting children’s Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.