Early Years
Early Identification of SEND Early observations of your child are crucial. If your child has more complex developmental and sensory needs, these may be identified at birth. Health assessments, such as the hearing screening test, which is used to check the hearing of all new-born…Early Years
This section has been developed for early years and childcare providers! We understand that there is a lot of information you need to keep up with so we hope that the information will be of use to you. Here are some quick links into common…Contacting the Redbridge Early Years Service
Early Years and Childcare Improvement Teams (EYCIT) The Early Years and Childcare Improvement Teams (EYCIT) provide advice, guidance and support to early years and childcare settings. This can include where you have a query relating to the EYFS, business support and developing your childcare practice. …Contact FiND
Families Information Direct (FiND) Telephone Call us on 020 8708 6220 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 10.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm to 3.00pm Text relay Call us on 18001 020 8708 6220 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 10.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm to 3.00pm…Special Schools in Redbridge
Redbridge has five dedicated special schools and a further eleven schools in the borough that cater for pupils with special educational needs & disabilities. Please click on the individual school for further information and to find out how each school can support children and young people…Early education and childcare
In this area you will find details of how to choose the right place for your child, as well as details of registered and unregistered childcare and early education providers. The sections below will help you in choosing an early years or childcare setting. To…Education, Health and Care Plans/Assessments (EHCP)
Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans The statutory assessment process must be co-ordinated across education, health and care. It is vital that the EHC plans reflect the views, interests and aspirations of children, young people, and their parents. The Assessment Process If your child has…Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC)
Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans have replaced the previous Statement of SEN and Learning Difficulty Assessment (LDA). Since September 2014 statutory assessments of SEN no longer lead to a statement. The statutory assessment process must be co-ordinated across education, health and care. It is vital that…Care Packages (Short Breaks)
Welcome to Care Packages section - also known as Short Breaks. We have designed this section to enable you to access information on all Care Packages/Short Breaks available to Redbridge families, as well as information on services available to support your child to access mainstream activities. To ensure you find…