SEND local offer - The Early Years One Point Referral Process Information for Parents and Carers

Regular development checks are carried out on your child by their Health Visitor and key person in the Early Years Setting. These checks help to identify, as early as possible, any additional developmental needs so that relevant support can be provided, usually from Education, Health and on occasion Social Care.

To access further support for your child the setting may suggest an application be made to the Early Years One Point Referral Panel. The setting should arrange to speak with parents or carers about their concerns and gain parental consent before the referral to panel is made. 

A referral can be made to panel for advice and guidance on meeting individual children's needs.