Practitioners

Child playing with twigs in the garden of an early years setting, supervised by staff member

Information for Early Years practitioners, childminders and health visitors.

Early Years - Small Steps guidance  PDF, 1.25 MB Opens new window
SEND Graduated Approach booklet PDF, 615.33 KB Opens new window
Ordinarily available provision PDF, 551.98 KB Opens new window
Supporting your key children with additional needs throughout the year - a quick reference guide PDF, 399.28 KB Opens new window
Assess, Plan, Do, Review

The graduated approach towards the identification of children who may have SEND.

What is a Section 23 Notification

Health services are required to make a Section 23 Notification to the Local Authority if they believe a child under school age has, or is likely to have, Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND).

Physical and medical needs

Supporting children with physical and medical needs in Early Years settings.