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Looking for childcare, but unsure if mainstream settings meet your child’s needs?

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In the Early Years & Childcare Service, we understand that finding the right childcare setting is important. You may be anxious about taking this step and need a little extra support. We are here to help you 😊
Child with Down's Syndrome aged 18mths smiling and wearing a mauve dungaree outfit whilst having her foot touched by a woman on whose lap the child is sitting. The woman is also smiling

Gloucestershire has nearly 600 childminders, day nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups throughout the county, with staff who are experienced and confident to support children with SEND.

The Early Education & Child Development Team supports Early Years providers and children with SEND and we can help to:

  •  Find the right provider
  • Agree additional support for your child, if required
  • Agree additional funding for your child, if required

If you are considering or struggling to find an Early Years placement for your child with SEND, please contact our Advice Line below:

Via email: EYSadviceline@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Via telephone:  01452 425959 (Wednesday 12 noon – 5.00pm during holidays) 

Via the website:

Visit the Early Years and Childcare section on the Support for Families with SEND, Gloucestershire's SEND Local Offer.

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