Early years education (0 to 5)
Support for early years providers
Early years providers can get advice, support and training opportunities through the following services:
- The Area Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
- Portage and Pre-School Service
- Hearing and Vision Impaired Services
- Educational Psychology Service
- Children's Centre Outreach
- Ashley Child Development Centre
- Health visitors
- A wide range of health services, including Children's Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
Settings may be eligible for extra funding to support and meet the needs of children with complex Special Educational Needs.
There are regular network meetings for Early Years settings and Childminders where training is delivered and good practice is shared.