Targeted support for the community and at home
A SEND early years keyworker can support and signpost families to appropriate services before a child starts in an early years setting.
The keyworker will:
- work with the family to make sure their child can access all the support and services they need
- offer targeted home-based support within a time limited framework
- consult with the family and other professionals involved to identify the needs of the child and the family
- assess and review the support the child gets regularly with the parent or carer
A keyworker can offer support that may include:
- coordinating services for children under 3 years with complex needs who are not yet in a setting
- helping to apply for the Disability Living Allowance (GOV.UK) to help children and families access community services such as an early years setting including funded early learning
- giving advice to families of children under 3 with complex needs and the professionals working with them, to make sure the child is included within the community
Who can access targeted support
A child can receive support from the SEND early years keyworker if they:
- live in the Royal Borough of Greenwich
- are aged between 0 to 3 and not in an educational setting
- have complex disabilities
- are or should be known to 3 or more targeted or specialist services
- have been referred to Early Years Coordination Team (EYCT)
- have just moved into the borough and have complex disabilities
How to make a referral
You can make a referral if you are a:
- professional working with the child or family
- voluntary service working with the child or family
To get targeted support from a keyworker, you'll need to refer the child to the Early Years Co-ordination Team.