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Community buddies

Community Buddies support children and young people with a disability, additional or special educational needs (SEN) to get out and about in the community, try new things, and take part in activities they enjoy.

Business support - Early Years, Wraparound and Out of School Childcare

Business support and advice for Early Years Education and childcare providers

Autumn 2026 Early Years and Out of School Childcare, Designated Safeguarding Lead support meeting/webinar - online

Afternoon session: 1pm to 3pm

Autumn 2026 Early Years and Out of School Childcare, Designated Safeguarding Lead support meeting/webinar - online

Morning session: 9:30am to 11:30am

Autumn 2026 Early Years and Out of School Childcare, Designated Safeguarding Lead support meeting/webinar - online

Evening session: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Early Years education and childcare providers

Find resources to support Early Years Education and childcare providers in Hampshire

Information for professionals

Young carers

Help and support for young carers in Hampshire

Early Years Pre-school Advisory Groups (PAG’s)

Early Years Pre-school Advisory Groups

Childcare and Early Years Education

Types of childcare available, financial support options and information about Early Years Education (EYE)

Support for families

Training

Find training courses available to childminders, early years and playwork practitioners working in or linked to childcare settings in Hampshire and registered with Ofsted

Short break activities

Activities for young people with additional needs.

Childcare and early years

Information for parents and carers who are looking for childcare and early years education services in Hampshire

Concerns with your child's early development

Concerns with your child's early development and how to get support. This support may be referred to as special educational needs and disability (SEND) or additional needs.

Safeguarding Early Years

Safeguarding advice for Early Years Education and childcare providers

Back to Basics

Empowering parents and carers to support their child’s emotional wellbeing within the home

Health and wellbeing Support for families Support for young people

Transition

Help with the transition process for a child with additional needs transitioning to school or another setting

Types of childcare and early years education provision

Types of childcare and early years education provision in Hampshire

Moodle

Learn about the Moodle site from Services for Young Children

Children in Care

Guidance for Early Years Education and childcare settings with children in care

Choosing quality childcare and early years education

Quality childcare and early years education is essential for all children as evidence suggests that attending these services can improve children’s outcomes

SfYC Portage Support

Portage is a home visiting educational service for families with children from nine months old to statutory school age, who have additional needs and meet the Portage referral criteria

Services for Young Children Inclusion Team

Help for Early Years Education and childcare providers on accessing support for children with additional needs

About the early years and childcare training and support service

Early years and childcare training and support has a strong reputation for delivering high quality training and support to early years and childcare providers, as well as providing a trusted perspective on early years teaching practice.

Early Years Foundation Stage

Help for Early Years Education and childcare providers with meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework

Help if you are in education

Students should talk to their college, sixth form or university about the funding that is available