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SEND funding
Early years settings include nurseries, pre-schools, childminders and schools providing early education for children up to the age of five. These settings are expected to meet the needs of most children from their core budget. However, if early years settings are unable to meet a…
SEND in schools
This page has been created specifically for Early Years in schools. You will find information that will support you and your staff. COVID-19 / Coronavirus Concerns about a child Inclusion Funding EHC Needs Assessment EHC Plan Referrals Training Speech and language monitoring tool and videos…
SEND Local Offer
COVID-19 Update - 04 January 2021 - Colleges, primary (reception onwards) and secondary schools will remain open for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers. Furthermore, early years, nurseries, alternative provision and special schools will remain open. All other children will learn remotely until February…
SEND Referrals
Information about referral processes. Multi-agency assessment referral form Early Help Short Breaks training for providers Hearing Support Visual Impairment ASD Checklist
SEND related information
SEN strategies and plans Supporting children with SEN Early Years funding - for children with SEND What you need to know about SENIF Early Years SEN Toolkit SEN Support Flowchart EY SEND Audit
SENIF
The Enhanced SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF) is available to ensure the inclusion of children with additional needs in early education. The Enhanced SENIF is for: 3- and 4-year olds (no matter where they live) who are taking up any number of hours of free entitlement who…
Setting up a home-based childcare business course
The Bi-borough Childcare and Early Education Service deliver free information sessions for Westminster and RBKC residents interested in becoming a registered childminder. These sessions are delivered by Glynis Mates who is the Bi-borough Early Years & inclusion Advisor for childminders. The Bi-borough Home-based Childcare Course…
Setting up new Childcare provision
Setting up new provision If you are considering setting up new childcare provision such as a nursery, the following information may help. Before making an application your initial steps should be to: See the FAQs about setting up a childcare provision. Download and read the ‘Early Years Foundation…
Sexual Health
Sex is part of many young adults’ lives and this is perfectly normal. It's also perfectly normal if you have chosen not to have sex - you don't have to until you feel fully ready. No-one has the right to try and convince you otherwise…