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Early years SEND inclusion

For specialist advisors and practitioners who support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) from birth until they start school.
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Practitioners
Information for early years practitioners, childminders and other professional colleagues, with a focus on the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review and early identification.
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Extra help for pre-school children
Settings of pre-school children with SEND can use the Early Years Panel Referral Form to request home visits and extra teaching to help with child development.
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Support with SEND from the local authority
The Early Years SEND Inclusion team supports children with additional needs.
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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 additional staff support.
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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.
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Information for parents
For parents of pre-school children with special educational needs or disabilities.
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Toolkit
Practical toolkits and information to help you support children with SEND within your setting.