Supporting a child aged 0 to 5

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Supporting a child aged 0 to 5

All children aged 0 to 5 can get support to meet where they are as they develop.

Support for you and your baby

Choosing the right childcare for you and your child

Support at your local children's centres or family hub

Funded early learning

Your child’s development

If you are worried about your child’s development, there are people to talk to and support available. 

If you think your child needs additional help

Get advice and support for families

Resources to support children aged 0 to 5

Getting SEN support if your child does not attend an early years setting

Health Visiting Service

If your child needs 1 or 2 services, speak to a GP or health visitor for a referral.

If your child needs 3 or more services

If your child has complex needs, the Early Years Coordination Team (EYCT) can help you get SEN support.

Getting SEN support if your child attends an early years setting

If your child attends a school nursery

Speak to your child's teacher or school SENCo about their progress or the support they may need.

If your child attends an early years setting

The Early Years Inclusion Service (EYIS) supports private, voluntary and independent (PVI) settings including childminders.

Settings for children with specific complex needs

Toucan 2 year old provision at Willow Dene School

Early Communication Together at Pound Park Nursery for 3 to 4 year olds