Support for children under 5 with SEND

In this section

Childcare and pre-school

Information about finding childcare, help with childcare costs and who to contact if your child attends an early years setting.
Help for your early years child

Find out what support your early years provider can put in place to help if your child has SEND, including SENIF.
Portage

Portage is an educational service for pre-school children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Going to primary school

A helpful parent guide to help support your child moving from early years to primary school.
Kent Family Hubs

Find your nearest Kent Family Hub and discover what's on. Come along to meet other parents, have fun or get information, advice and support.
Support for SEND professionals

Information for professionals working with SEND children and young people. Including standards, strategies, funding and early years notification.
Better support for your child with SEND in Kent

Improving early years SEND support in Kent to ensure your child gets the right help, in the right place, at the right time.
Early identification and notification for pre-school children under 5

Information for parents and carers about early SEND support, health notifications, and accessing help for young children in Kent.