Support for children under 5 with SEND

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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 LIFT and 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.