Early Years professionals

This section of York SEND Local Offer will provide you with resources you may need in supporting children aged 0 to 5 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in an Early Years Setting.

You can also see Local Guidance and National Guidance.

Early Years Inclusion Fund

Early Years Inclusion Fund is aimed at supporting the inclusion of those 2 to 4 years old with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Early Years provision receiving funded education.

This fund supports the inclusion of children with SEND who attend Ofsted registered:

pre-schools
nurseries
childminders

Application Deadline: 24 June

Notifications Date: 3 July

March Appeal Deadline: 8 July

Read the Early Years Inclusion Fund application pack.

Applications and queries should be sent to email: [email protected]. In addition, if you wish to apply for a continuation of existing funding, email: [email protected].

Disability Access Fund

The Disability Access Funding (DAF) is a small amount of additional funding available to support access for children with disabilities who are accessing an early years and childcare funded place. A child will be eligible for DAF if they are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance. A sum of £910 per year is to be used to improve access and inclusion. Providers can request an application form from the Early Years Funding Team by email: [email protected].

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Education, Health and Care Plans and Annual Reviews

For all current Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Annual Review paperwork and guidance, see the resources for schools and settings page.

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities one page guides

You can access a range of one page guides created by City of York Council, based on common questions for families. You can download and share the guides with families you work with:

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