Who we are
The Early Years Inclusion and SEND (EYIS) team is part of the EYQISS team (Early Years Quality, Inclusion, SEND and Safeguarding). We are a multi-disciplinary team of Child Development Advisers, Inclusion Mentors, Childcare Co-ordinators and Specialist Teachers supporting children with SEND. We are registered with the National Portage Association.
What we do
We support children with SEND from birth until entry to Reception, working closely with families, early years (EY) providers and other professionals. Our work includes:
- Supporting individual Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles, starting from children’s strengths and interests at home and in the child’s EY provider
- Supporting transitions into early years settings and into school
- Developing inclusive practice in EY settings, including childminders, through training, modelling and signposting to resources
- Advising EY providers when children require additional or targeted support
- Working closely with colleagues in education
- Providing manual handling training and support for children with physical disabilities
- Administering Inclusion Grant funding for children with emerging needs in EY settings
Information on our service for education and early years providers
How to refer
- General enquiries: 01926 413777 or eyinclusionandsend@warwickshire.gov.uk
- Referrals for individual children - please use the referral form (PDF, 153 KB).
Where a child attends an EY setting, we usually ask the setting to complete the referral to show current support in place. Professionals completing referrals must have clear parental permission.