Early years (age 0 to 5)
Childcare and early learning for children aged 0-5 years old
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![Young woman with small child looking excited sitting at a laptop together.](/sites/default/files/styles/3_2_ratio_600x400_/public/4567776/2023-10/AdobeStock_481484286.jpeg?itok=4GpMWzam)
If you're new to SEND
If you've noticed your child is finding some things difficult, here's the first steps you can take to help them
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Childcare before starting school
Childcare and early learning choices for children aged 0-5 years
![A teacher signing with a little girl in a classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/3_2_ratio_600x400_/public/4567776/2023-10/AdobeStock_504129970.jpeg?itok=1Oj7Ul0-)
Help you can get when your child starts school
Support that's available when your child is in nursery, school or college