Information for Parents and Carers
The Early Years Special Educational Needs Service (EYSEN) is a team of specialist support staff who work with pre-school children in early years settings (nurseries etc.) or at home. The earlier that a child's needs are identified, the earlier their needs can be met. This has been shown to improve long-term outcomes for children.
The EYSEN Service can support in a range of ways, including:
- Advising on learning objectives and teaching strategies
- Advising on appropriate resources and effective environments
- Supporting families and signposting to other services
- Taking referrals for specialist intervention
- Advising on funding possibilities
- Offering training
Support is available for parents and all professionals supporting a child with SEND. Professionals may include:
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) practitioners
- health visitors
- paediatricians
- teachers
- children's centre workers
- speech and language therapists
For more information about the EYSEN Service, please visit:
Derbyshire Local Offer - Early Years Special Educational Needs Support Service (EYSENS)
Supporting children with medical conditions in schools and education settings
For information, please visit:
Derbyshire Local Offer - Supporting children with medical conditions in schools & education settings
Supporting emotional health and wellbeing
For information, please visit:
Derby and Derbyshire - Emotional Health and Wellbeing
Support for families and early help
For information about the Early Years services available, please visit:
Derbyshire Local Offer - Support for families and early help
Families Information Service
Derbyshire's Families Information Service (FIS) provides free, impartial information and guidance. It is for parents, carers, practitioners, children, and young people. The information covers a range of services, activities, and events available in Derbyshire.
You can contact FIS via:
Email: info.fis@derbyshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01629 535793 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
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