SEND Support / Additional Needs

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Portage is a home-visiting educational service offering one to one support for pre-school children with SEND and their families to encourage learning and playing together. To find out more visit https://www.portage.org.uk/wakefield-portage-service

The Wakefield Local Offer outlines the support on offer across the district in relation to SEND. To find out more, visit https://wakefield.mylocaloffer.org/

The Parent Carer Forum works with parents and carers of children with SEND to make a positive difference and improve the quality of life for all children and families in Wakefield. To find out more, visit https://www.wakefieldparentcarers.co.uk/

Sensory Stay and Play

Available at your local Family Hub. This is for pre-school children aged 2 to 5 with additional sensory or communication needs providing high quality, well-planned, and stimulating activities to support learning and development. Ask your Health Visitor, Nursery Nurse, or a Health Professional to refer you.