Here you will find details of what learning development and educational support is available for children with special educational needs.
Early Years SEN Support
If you are having concerns about your child's progress, please visit our Early Years SEN Support page for further information. You can find details of how the Graduated Approach works to identify needs and support your child needs.
The Early Years Area SENCo Team
Information for professionals about the role of our Early years Area SENCo Team and how to contact them.
Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disability Inclusion Panel (SENDIP)
Information about the role of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Inclusion Panel (SENDIP) and how they make decisions about additional support and funding for children aged 0-5.
Educational Psychology Service
Find out more about the Educational Psychology Service
Children's Centres
Children's Centres provide a range of activities to support children aged 0-5 years and help you with all aspects of parenting.
First Steps Bath Opportunity Pre-School (BOP)
BOP is a specialist setting providing Early Years Education and therapeutic services to children with additional needs from Bath and North East Somerset.
Book Start
Bookstart offer specific packs for parent carers of young children aged 0-5 years with a special educational needs and or disability. Contact your local children's centre for more information and to receive a pack.
Libraries
At our local libraries you can access Bag Book and Story Sacks, which are resources tailored to those with sensory needs and learning impairments. You can borrow these with a library card or by showing your Rainbow Resource card.
SENDIAS BathNES
SENDIAS BathNES (previously SEND Partnership Service) offer impartial information, advice and support to individuals up to the age of 25 years. On their site you will find information about Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Education, Health and Care Plans.