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Directory resultsTransition between services
The term 'transition' is used to refer to life changes that children and young people may go through, for example moving from one educational setting to another, pre-school to primary school, primary school to secondary school, etc. Pre-school to school – age 4 or 5…
Help with childcare costs
Help paying for childcare The Government have produced guidance for parents called 'help paying for childcare', this information talks about tax credits, universal credit, childcare vouchers and help for students that need help while they study. They also have a useful website called childcare choices which enables parents…
Support for children with special educational needs in early years settings
Any Early Year’s setting that a child attends must have arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). These arrangements should include a clear approach to identifying and responding to SEN. All early years settings in North Somerset will have identified…
Policies, procedures and templates for childcare providers
Your policies and procedures play an important role in helping you meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are there to help and guide staff and should be readily available for families so that everyone connected with the setting has a good…
Family Wellbeing & Early Help
About Family Wellbeing and Early Help In North Somerset we believe that all children and young people should be supported to reach their fullest potential as individuals, learners and citizens. However, we recognise that sometimes children and their families need help and support to manage…
Education Health & Care Plans (EHCP)
An Education, Health & Care Plan or EHCP is a document which sets out the education, health and social care needs of a child or young person aged up to 25, and the support that is necessary to help them achieve their outcomes. EHC plans…
Our Local Area SEND Strategy & Co-Production Charter
Over the past year we have worked with parents, carers and young people to develop our Local Area Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy. This document explains how we will all work together to make sure that services we provide to children and their…
Schools Accessibility Strategy
Each Local Authority in the UK has a legal requirement to ensure that all children and young people with SEND have access to the National Curriculum. All Local Authorities are required to publish an Accessibility Strategy. The overall aim is to ensure that North Somerset supports…
Schools and learning
Since 2013 all young people must stay in some form of education or training until they are 18 years old. We support early years children 2-5 years with SEND into primary school through the 'Inclusion Link Programme You may need further information about your child starting school: School admissions …
Disagreement Resolution and Mediation
There are a number of steps that the parent or young person can take if they disagree with any of the decisions that are made during the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment process. Disagreement resolution A range of informal arrangements are available to help…