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Babies and young children

Support for children with special educational needs who are under 5 years old.

New SEN strategy for 2020-2025

Consultation on a new strategy for special educational needs and disability for the city

A new SEND Strategy has been developed for the city and a draft is being consulted on until the end of July.

Support with special educational needs and disabilities

What special educational needs and disabilities means

Find out about what special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) means and the legal definition.

Health checks to find out if your child needs extra help

Scans, checks and reviews can find out if your baby has a health condition, special educational needs or a disability.

Get help if you’re worried about your child’s development or learning

Contact your child's nursery, playgroup, childminder, school, college or Amaze, our local Information, Advice and Support service.

Get social care support with special educational needs and disabilities

How to get support provided by our council, called social care, for children and young people 0 to 25 years old.

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Support from childcare providers

Find childcare and early education

Find childcare and early education, such as nurseries, playgroups and childminders.

How early years and childcare providers support children

Nurseries, playgroups and childminders can provide advice and work with you and your child to provide support with their special educational needs or disabilities.

How early years and childcare providers can get funding to support children with SEND

Your child's childcare provider may be able to apply for funding to support your child with special educational needs and disabilities.

Check if your child can get an education, health and care (EHC) plan

Most children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities get the support they need from their childcare provider, school or college.

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Fun activities, clubs and short breaks

Find fun activities for children with special educational needs or disabilities

Where to find fun activities in Brighton & Hove and accessibility information for local cinemas, restaurants and hotels.

Find short breaks for children with special needs and disabilities

Where to find after school clubs, holiday schemes and overnight care so that children can have fun while parents or carers take a break.

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Contact us

Tell us what you think about our Local Offer

Give us your feedback to help us improve the support and services we offer for children, young people and families.

Contact Local Offer

Get in touch with one of our teams for help and information.

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