SEND health services in school

Some health services work alongside your child's preschool or school.

Find out what other health services are available

Preschool children with SEND 

The Early Years Coordination Team (EYCT) works with preschool children with SEND and their families. They coordinate access to the right health, social care and education services and identify children’s needs before they start school. 

Find out how to refer a child you work with who needs multiple services

Children’s therapies 

Local NHS services provide the following therapies for children and young people: 

  • physiotherapy
  • speech and language therapy
  • music therapy 

Find out more about the Children’s Integrated Therapies Service

Health support in school 

School nursing supports families with children and young people aged 5 to 19 with their health and wellbeing, including physical, mental and sexual health. 

Find out more about School nursing

Occupational therapy for children with additional needs

Providing advice, equipment and adaptations to help children carry out everyday tasks. 

Find out more about occupational health for children and young people with additional needs