Social care support for children with SEND

Prevention and Early Help services aim to give you information, advice and guidance to stop family worries turning into bigger issues.   

Early Help 

Our Early Help service is for children and their families. You can get Early Help support from:  

• Your child's school or nursery  
• Your GP  
• Best Start Family Hubs. Find your local Family Hub or request support from Best Start Family Hubs online.  

Early Help support might also include:  

• Having an Early Help Assessment Plan  
• Support from the School and Community Teams  
• Support from Short Breaks  

Short Breaks   

Short Breaks are for children aged 5-17 with disabilities. They involve activities which support children to:  

• Explore new opportunities  
• Form friendships  
• Become more independent