The Early Years Service Discover how B&NES Early Years Service can help you provide high-quality care and education for children from birth to five in your nursery, preschool, childminding setting or school. Think Equal Find out how the Think Equal programme supports young children’s social and emotional learning in your early years setting. Language for Life Learn about the Language for Life programme and how it can help develop children’s communication and language skills. Early Years SEND information (0-5 years) Information for children aged 0-5 with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND), or a possible additional need requiring SEN support. Last updated: 30 October 2026