Articles on Support for children with disabilities and their families (12)
Confident Communicators Programme
This page offers detailed information about the Confident Communicators programme, including eligibility criteria, the referral process, and helpful resources.Disability Access Fund (DAF)
The Disability Access Fund (DAF) is an additional funding provided by the government to enable Early Years childcare providers to offer more places to young children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). The DAF is available to Early Years childcare settings and can be used, for example,…Going into and leaving care
Explore the sections below to access information if you are a child or young person coming into care or leaving care:North Best Start Family Hub Children's Centre Offer
Our centres are warm and friendly places and welcome all resident families with a child under five. Our main centres are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Holmfield House Children’s Centre is also open once a month on a Saturday. At each of our centres…Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People’s Plan
You can access the '2023-26 Children and Young People's Plan' and our 'One Year On Report' by clicking on the sections below: Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People's Plan (PDF) Children and Young People's Plan: One Year On Report (PDF) Children and Young People's Plan:…SCERTS
Welcome to our SCERTS® page, the central location for all current SCERTS® resources, guides, and reference materials. This page provides access to the most up-to-date information to support the effective understanding and implementation of the SCERTS framework. All relevant documents, tools, and guidance materials will be maintained here to…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 children from 9 month and over (no matter where they live) who are taking up any number of hours of free…WellComm
The Bi-borough is proud to deepen its commitment to ensuring 'Brilliant Beginnings' for all young children. It is recognised in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2021, that spoken language underpins all areas of learning as well as improving life chances for all children. With this in…