What is the Early Years SEND Team?
We work with children and their families through home visiting, drop-in sessions and support through nurseries and transition to school. This is a way of working with pre-school children who have additional needs to assist their learning and development through play in partnership with families.
Our aims
We aim to support the development of young children‘s play, communication, relationships and full participation in day to day life within the family and wider community. Support offered is based on the principle that parents/carers are key figures in the care and development of their child and we aim to help parent/carers to be confident in this role whatever their child’s needs may be.
EY SEND Pathway Referral Form
Working with other professionals
We work closely with other services. Joint visits may be arranged with other professionals who are involved with your child.
We may contact other members of your child’s team to gain knowledge, share information and ensure we work in the most effective way for you and your child.
Free Drop-In sessions
We offer free weekly drop‑in sessions across the city during term time. Families can stay, play and explore together in a relaxed, welcoming space. It’s a great chance to meet other parents and carers, share experiences, and enjoy activities with your little ones.
Our team is always on hand to offer support, guidance and practical advice whenever you need it.
See available sessionsFrequently asked questions
Children with additional needs from birth to four years old who live in Nottingham City.
Yes - we will contact you to let you know when your child is put on the waiting list and invite you to our regular drop in sessions.
Yes. As well as home visiting, when you are ready we can also support you to find a nursery place that can meet the needs of your child.
If I could choose only one service to support me it would be home visiting from Early Years.
Before he was only playing with cars now he plays with different toys.
Michael has become more confident and willing to share.
Seeing the improvements in my child, his speech has improved, he has learned to wait for an activity.
It has been amazing, great support and different things to do with Jack.
Early Years SEND
Dragon Court 1 Woolsthorpe Close NG8 3BP
Phone: 0115 876 5840
Email: [email protected]
EY SEND Pathway Referral Form: https://myaccount.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/service/referral_for_a_nottingham_city_send_specialist_support_service_for_children_in_the_early_years
