Articles on SEND Local Offer (216)
SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF)
The 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 have…Family Support Q&As
On this page, you can find answers to your questions regarding support for families of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All the questions have been submitted by local parents and answered by Local Authority staff. Click on a question to read the…Community activities Q&As
On this page, you can find answers to your questions regarding community activities for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All the questions have been submitted by local parents and answered by Local Authority staff. Click on a question to read the response.2 year olds: 15 hours funded childcare support for working families
If you are working, your child may be able to access 15 hours childcare support. Find out more on the sections below:15 hours funded childcare support for every 3 and 4-year-old
All three and four year old children in England are entitled to 15 hours of childcare or early education for 38 weeks (up to 570 hours per year), that you can use flexibly with one or more providers. Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer…2 year olds: 15 hours funded childcare support for eligible low-income families
Is your family living on a low income or claiming income based benefits? Does your two year old have additional needs, or have they left care? You may be entitled to claim free childcare up to a maximum of 15 hours during term time. Every eligible…2 year olds: 15 hours funded childcare support for eligible low-income and working families
From April 2024, more 2 year old children may be eligible to 15 hours free childcare per week during term-time (up to 38 weeks per year). These hours can be used at any nursery or childminder who are registered to offer these entitlements. Find out…What is alternative provision?
What is alternative provision? The DfE alternative provision statutory guidance defines alternative provision (also known as AP) as education arranged by the Local Authority for children resident in their borough in the following circumstances: Children who have been excluded (previously referred to as permanently excluded)…Siblings Group at St Quintin's
St Quintin's are offering brothers and sisters of children/young people with SEND in RBKC and WCC regular Siblings Groups at St Quintin Centre. Meet new friends and enjoy fun activities, while also talking with peers who may have similar home situations to you.