Children under five with special educational needs

The Swindon Early Years Centre supports children under five with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families. The centre provides:

  • Special Tots groups
    • An Ofsted-registered early years setting for children aged 2 to 5. Sessions run:
      • Morning: 9.00am to midday
      • Afternoon: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
      • Closed: Wednesday afternoons
  • Portage home visiting
    • For children with identified complex needs, offering developmental support in the home environment.
  • Targeted support
    • Specific assistance tailored to the child’s needs, such as:
      • completing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) forms
      • early help and support records
      • short-term, focused pieces of work
  • Signposting and guidance
    • Helping parents navigate the SEND system, offering advice and directing families to additional services
  • Early Bird programme
    • ​​​​​​​A course for parents of children under 5 years old who:
      • have a diagnosis of autism
      • are on the Neurodevelopmental Conditions (NDC) pathway

Further Information

Learn more about the Swindon Early Years Centre or email: earlybird@swindon.gov.uk.

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