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Transition

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

Registering a new childcare business with Ofsted

To set up a new childcare provision you are required by law to register with the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted).

About the Hampshire Youth Justice Service (HYJS)

Youth Offending Teams or Youth Justice Services were set up by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998

Evidence of eligibility needed for a Gateway Card or Gateway Card+

Further information on accepted evidence when applying

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

Business support and advice for Early Years Education and childcare providers

Services for Young Children Calendar of Events

Briefings and events delivered by Services for Young Children.

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

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

Types of childcare and early years education provision

Types of childcare and early years education provision in Hampshire

Individual Education Plans

An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is sometimes called a personalised plan or a targeted plan

Why your child may not be eligible for specialist services

If your child doesn't meet the criteria for specialist services, you should have been given a copy of the eligibility criteria. If you think the criteria weren't applied fairly, ask the social worker who assessed your child to review the decision.

Early years and childcare training and support

We offer Hampshire schools, early years and childcare providers a range of support and training opportunities to improve outcomes for children.

Childcare and early years practitioners

Hampshire Leading Foundation Stage Practitioner

Find out about the support service provided to Early Years Education and childcare providers by Leading Foundation Stage Practitioners

Apply for a Gateway Card or Gateway Card+

The Gateway Card and Gateway Card+ are free. They give you access to community activities, play schemes and buddy schemes through the short breaks programme.

Support for families Support for young people Support for special needs

Safeguarding Early Years

Safeguarding advice for Early Years Education and childcare providers

Manage your Gateway Card

A guide for parents and carers

Support for families

Childcare support from your employer

Employees should seek advice from their employer in the first instance about the following support

Early Learning for 2-Year-Olds Funding – eligibility and how to apply

This scheme is for 2-year-olds where families meet the eligibility criteria to receive early years education from the funding period after their second birthday.

Early Years National Funding Formula (EYNFF)

Guidance for Early Years Education and childcare providers on the Early Years National Funding Formula

Ofsted Early Years Education and Childcare Registers

All childcare providers registered with Ofsted are inspected using the Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for care, learning and development

Financial support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities

Family Fund helps families of disabled or seriously ill children by giving grants and information relating to the care of the child.

Early Years and Childcare Consultations

Find information on consultations relating to Early Years Education and childcare

Next Steps to promote your business and to offer Early Years Education (EYE) funding

Register with Hampshire County Council to deliver the Early Years Education (EYE) free funding for 2, 3 and 4 year old children

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.

Accessing specialist services for children with disabilities

Children with disabilities and complex needs may need specialist services from Children’s Services, including social work support, overnight short breaks the family link scheme support within and outside the home.