Support for children aged 0 to 5 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Early Years SEND Support Service
- Support for SEND at early years settings
- Did you know that if your child gets Disability Living Allowance and attends an early years setting, the setting can apply for Disability Access Funding (DAF) to help make reasonable adjustments to the space, buy special equipment or get special training to meet a child's needs? Speak to your setting about DAF.
Moving on
As your child gets older, the school age section will be helpful for you.
If you're thinking about your child starting primary school, take a look at the information about education transitions. We have links to lots of resources listed including questions you can ask prospective primary schools.
Support for parent carers
There's lots of support in the local area, including montly SEND surgeries and support groups. Find out more here. We also have information about mental health and wellbeing support.
Other information you may find helpful
- ADHD and Autism assessment (known as The Neurodevelopmental Pathway)
- Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) information
- Benefits information including Disability Living Allowance.
- Activities
- Travel information
- Early years sensory awareness toolkit
- Childcare information and Southend Family Centres
- Childcare sufficiency information
- “Nurturing Bright Futures” - a guide designed to support families and professionals working together to provide every child in Southend-on-Sea with the richest start to their lifelong learning journey.
- Best Start in Life website
- Not sure what an acronmyn means? Take a look at our list!