Babies and young children

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

SEND strategy and early years guide for professionals

Brighton & Hove Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2021 to 2026
Brighton & Hove Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Read our guide for professionals.

Support with special educational needs and disabilities

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

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.
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 without an EHC plan.
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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.
Short breaks

Learn more about what a short break is, the types of short breaks available, and how to use direct payments to pay for short breaks.
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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.
How to complain about a SEND issue
If you’re unhappy with the support your child gets, or a service you've received, learn about your options, including how to make a complaint.
Contact children and learning
Get in touch with one of our teams for help and information.