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Early years and childcare

Childcare, funded early years places, Portage and sensory impairment support. Part of the SEND local offer.

Childcare for children with special educational needs or disabilities

Help finding childcare to meet your needs, funded places and support from providers.

Portage service for pre-school children with special educational needs and disabilities

Portage is a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs.

Early years sensory impairment support

Support for pre-school children with hearing, vision or multisensory impairments.

Preparing for adulthood

Preparing for life – information to help children and young people with SEND and their families plan for the future. Find information and support on education, friendships, health and making decisions about life from age 3 to adulthood.

Other services

Find a children and family wellbeing service

Previously children's centres and Young People's Service. We support families of babies, children and teenagers (0-19 years old) and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities up to 25.

Getting ready to start school

Tips and ideas to help your child get ready for starting school.