Physical and Health Needs

Schools and settings implement early support as part of their Special Educational Needs (SEN) Offer.

The offer of support from schools and settings is described in the ordinarily available provision page.

Early Help team

Early Help is all about providing the right support to children and families at the earliest possible time; it brings together workers who can support the whole family to try and improve things for everyone.

Find out more on the Safer Children York website.

Early Help Advice and support for professionals

Early Help advice and support is available from the City of York Council. Read more about Early Help for families.

Family Hubs

More details to follow.

Community support

Find out more about community support.

Health Visitors

Health Visitors are qualified nurses or midwives with specialist training in public health for children, young people and families. Health visitor’s additional public health training enables them to effectively promote good health and prevent illness through assessing the health needs of individuals, families and the wider community.

Learning Support hub

There is Universal Offer of training and advice for children and young people, family and settings with Physical and Health Needs from 0 to 18.

Read more about the Learning Support Hub.

Portage team and Early Support Coordinator

A home visiting educational teaching service for pre-school children with disabilities and special educational needs.

Read more about the Learning Support Hub.

Educational Psychology Service

Working to improve the educational outcomes, emotional well-being and personal development of children and young people through the use of psychology. The Educational Psychology service work with children and young people, in partnership with parent carers and staff, in a variety of educational settings including pre-schools, schools and colleges.

Early Help Short Breaks offer

Short Breaks help children and young people with disabilities, as part of a regular and supported package of care for them and their family. A diagnosis is needed to access this service.