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• Requesting an EHC Needs Assessment, Identifying and Assessing SEND
  Special Educational Needs/Disabilities If you are concerned your child is finding school work difficult or not making progress, it is always best to talk to their teacher. Some children may need extra help with their education, and schools have responsibility for meeting children’s needs, ensuring…
• SEND Guide for Parent Carers
  A quick and easy guide for parent carers of children and young people with special educational needsand/or disabilities (SEND). This guide has been put together with parent carers, in partnership with other services, to help families access information on local SEND services for children, young people with…
• Childcare for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in Reading
  OFSTED registered childcare, is available in Reading for children with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND).  Reviewed September 2021
• 2 Year Old Education & Childcare Funding
  Early education from age two has long-lasting benefits for children, and helps to promote a child’s physical, emotional, cognitive and social development. However the evidence shows that on average, disadvantaged families are less likely to make use of formal childcare provision than more advantaged families,…
• 3 & 4 Year Old Universal 15 hours and 30 hours funding
  30 Hours Childcare, Extended Entitlement -  Since September 2017 - The government has committed to doubling the amount of free childcare from 15 to 30 hours a week for working parents of three and four year olds. Childcare Choices - Use this service to apply for…
• Tax-Free Childcare: Helping Working Parents Pay for Childcare
  The government introduced Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) in 2017, a UK-wide scheme to help working parents pay for childcare for children 0 - 11 years, or if your child is disabled and under 16 years old. If you're a working parent of a 3 or 4 year…
• Childcare Costs
  If you're returning to work, you'll need to think about the various factors affecting how much you can afford to pay for childcare, and what funding options are available. Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for information on help available for childcare costs.  Last reviewed April 2022
• Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
  The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is additional funding for early years settings to improve the education they provide for disadvantaged three and four year olds.   Last reviewed April 2022  
• Early Years Inclusion Funding
  Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities places a requirement on all local authorities to establish an Early Years Inclusion Fund to support 3 and 4-year olds, however in Reading this has been extended to include 2-year-old children. The EYIF is for 2,…
• Graduated Response Documents for Early Years & Schools
  Graduated response documents for Early Years 0-5 year, and Schools 5 - 16 years. Updated - May 2021
• Brighter Beginnings - Early Years Inclusion Award
  The Early Years Inclusion Award is an outstanding achievement that settings can receive once they have demonstrated they are an inclusive setting to all children including those with additional needs. This award validates that settings are meeting the requirments for the SEND Code of Practice…
• Disability Access Fund (DAF)
  From April 2017 the Disability Access Fund (DAF) came into effect.  Updated - March 2022
• Baby Boost Programme (BFfC)
  Helping babies born in lock-down get ready for nursery Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) are offering the Baby Boost programme to all children born in Reading during the pandemic can now access a range of additional activities and support to get them ready for nursery and school. Parent carers can find out more…
• Nurseries
  To find out more about Day Nurseries please see below. Visit our advice and guidance page Nursery Schools & Classes for details of other nurseries. Last reviewed June 2021.
• Childminders
  Childminders provide childcare in their own homes, and are OFSTED Registered, to find out more, please see below.   Last reviewed June 2021.
• Nannies / Home Childcarers & Au-pairs
  This page looks at the difference between nannies and au-pairs. Last Reviewed June 2021
• Out Of School Care
  Out of School Care - includes breakfast clubs, after school clubs and holiday clubs, please see below to find out more. Last reviewed June 2021.
• Pre-Schools
  Pre-Schools provide sessional hours, generally during term time. To find out more please see below. Last reviewed June 2021.
• Childcare - Frequently Asked Questions
  Frequently Asked Questions - Finding the right services for your child can be stressful so we've compiled a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions that might help you.    Last reviewed June 2021  
• Early Years Team Supporting SEND
  Team members visit settings annually to ensure they meet the welfare requirements of the EYFS which include developing the Universal Provision set out in the Graduated Approach, and ensuring that settings are meeting the legal requirements of the SEND Code of Practice. Early Years Team…
• Child Development
  The NHS website holds useful information on all aspects of baby and child development, see website for more details. www.nhs.uk/pregnancy    Page reveiwed December 2021