Help from childcare providers

Special educational needs and disabilities

Support for children who have special educational needs and disabilities, and their families. We call this our Local Offer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.