Support in the early years
The majority of young children with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) can have their needs met in the wide range of inclusive nurseries, pre-schools, child-minders or universal pre-school clubs and activities available in Bromley.
Some children may have greater difficulty learning than others and, for most, extra support can be provided by the preschool. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities this may have extra challenges.
If you are concerned about your child’s development, or if a preschool setting or nursery has discussed with you that your child may have special educational needs (SEN) they will assess them and put in place support to meet their needs. This is known as SEN support and can take many forms. SEN support can be short or long term.
Find out more if you have concerns about your child's development.
Early Years Inclusion Team provide more targeted and specialist support.
Moving into Primary school
Transition into reception for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Local community support services
Support can come from a wide variety of sources. These include children’s centres, activities, short breaks, financial support, newsletters and forums.
Information for parent/carers:
Mental health and wellbeing support
Services are available for SEND children focusing on their emotional and mental health needs.
Recognising and managing feelings is especially difficult for children and young people as they grow up and learn about themselves and the world around them.
Parent’s and practitioner’s information emotional wellbeing and mental health.