Introduction
If you want your baby or child to get support from the early years support team, you can ask a professional to refer you. This could be a:
- health visitor
- family coordinator
- special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
- key worker.
You can also ask for support yourself as a parent or carer.
How to request support
Follow these steps to request early years support for your baby or child.
1Access the online form
2Fill in and submit the form
The form will ask for details about your baby or child, including:
- health issues and medication
- physical development
- speech and communication
- play preferences and people they enjoy playing with
- behaviour issues.
It will also ask you:
- what help you need
- what you would like to focus on first
- to attach any extra supporting information from services already working with your baby or child, like clinical letters or support plans.
You may find it helpful to download and refer to the document below while you fill in the form.
3Acknowledgement
Once the form is submitted:
- you will receive an email to acknowledge your request
- your request will be reviewed at an early years support meeting.
