SEND early years information

Our nurseries provide high quality care and learning for children aged from three months to five years

Find non council run nurseries using our childcare directory.

Find nursery schools that are funded by Brighton & Hove City Council.

Find out how nurseries, playgroups and childminders can provide advice and work with you and your child to provide support with their special educational needs or disabilities.

Find out what an education, health and care (EHC) plan is, who can get one and how to get an assessment.

Your child's childcare provider may be able to apply for funding to support your child with special educational needs and disabilities.

Brighton & Hove Inclusion Service (BHISS) works with nurseries, schools and colleges to provide support for dyslexia, autism, mental health, language, sensory needs and more.

Find out how our health occupational therapy service works with children and young people to help develop or increase the skills they need to use in their everyday lives.

Find more information on the Childcare Inclusion Fund if you are a parent or carer.

Information about funding to support children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to attend Ofsted registered childcare and activities.

Visit GOV.UK for guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25.