Babies and young children

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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