Early Years
Here you will find information to support you in your setting with children with SEND in the early years. This includes a range of resources from an Initial Concern Form template, an Identification of Needs toolkit for Early Years and our SEND Early Years/Early Education Resource Pack.
The Early Years Initial Concern Form and the Early Years Identification Toolkit support you in your role
Here you will find a wide range of resources to support children in Early Years. This is broken down into categories to help you find what you need
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about SEND in the Early Years.
The Barnet SEND Early Years Team is the team that support PVIs with their SEND work. They also work directly with families if they are accessing the specialist offer. The link below directs you to their website which contains a wealth of additional resources, templates, top tips and information about how to support early years children. Do take a look and share with your early years colleagues.
Barnet SEND Early Years Team Website Link
Here you will find the Early Years Initial Concern Form and the Early Years Identification Toolkit to support you in your role. The Initial concern form has information and questions that you will want to consider if you are making referrals to other professionals as well as the Identification toolkit.
- The Graduated Approach
- Early Years Identification Concern Form
- Early Years Identification Toolkit
- SEN Support Plan Template
- Target Builder
- Pupil Passport
- EY SENIF Request Form 2023
- EY SENIF Guidance 2023
- EY SENIF Timeline 2023
- Barnet Child Development Service Referral Form
Here you will find a wide range of resources to support children in Early Years. This is broken down into the categories to help you find what you need:
SEND Early Years and Early Education Resource Pack
Additional early year resources are available on the Early Years SEND Advisory Team Website
There are a number of support organisations nationwide and in the Barnet area - click here to see a list of the ones that parent/carers find most useful.
Useful National Organisations
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Early Years Emotional Wellbeing
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Early Positive Approaches to Support
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Intensive Interaction
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Siblings Workshop
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Sleep