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Support for children under 5 with SEND

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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.

  • Help for early years settings

    The Best Practice Guidance offers help to practitioners on supporting children to achieve their potential in early years settings.

  • Support for SEND professionals

    Information for professionals working with SEND children and young people. Including standards, strategies, funding and early years notification.

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