Articles on SEND Local Offer (216)
2 year olds: 15 hours free childcare 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…2 year olds: 15 hours free childcare 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:2 year olds: 15 hours free early learning 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…3 and 4-year-olds: 15 hours free childcare for all and 30 hours for eligible working families
In this section you can find out about the free early education entitlements for 3 and 4-year-olds: 15 HOURS FREE CHILDCARE FOR ALL 3 AND 4-YEAR-OLDS All 3 and 4 children who are residents in England can access 15 hours childcare support. How do I apply:You…30 hours free early education and childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds (extended entitlement)
All three- and four-year-old children in the Englan receive 15 hours of free childcare per week. Some children may also be entitled to an additional 15 hours of free childcare, otherwise known as the '30 Hours Childcare' or 'Extended Entitlement'. This entitlement would overall amount to…Accessibility Strategy
The Council is required under the Equality Act 2010 to have an accessibility strategy in which it promotes better access for disabled pupils at school. This duty predates the Children and Families Act which means that the activities to ensure effective and timely support for…Accessible transport options
There are any accessible transport options for or children and young people that do not meet the criteria for travel assistance but still require assistance with their home to school travel. Please see below for more information on the accessible transport options, schemes and journey…Accessing Health Services - FAQs
How will health professionals care for me or my child? If you or your child are supported by a number of different health professionals, they will work with one another to ensure that information is shared and care is well coordinated. This approach helps them…Additional needs and SEND
Family Hubs are fully inclusive. This means that all activities welcome children who may have additional needs, and reasonable adjustments will be made were necessary. All Family Hubs in the borough have sensory play facilities for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).…