Derbyshire EYSEN Service

All Derbyshire Early Years Special Education Needs courses can now be found listed under Derbyshire Early Years Service https://derbyshireearlyyearsservice.eventbrite.com/

The Early Years Special Educational Needs Support Service (EYSENS) works with children who have complex and long-term needs, both with birth diagnosis and emerging developmental concerns. The Early Years Special Educational Needs Support Service (EYSENS) is comprised of:

The Derbyshire Portage Service: Portage home visitors work with children 0 to 5 years old before they attend early years settings or move into specialist provision.

Specialist teachers: Specialist teachers support children in non-maintained early years settings giving advice and providing training.

The EYSEN Outreach Team: The aim of the Outreach team is to improve inclusion and access for children with Social, Emotion and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or complex needs that present as a barrier. The support will involve both assessment of the child’s needs and upskilling of the EY workforce.

Help via email: We welcome enquires from any professional or parents. Support includes signposting to services and guidance on inclusive practice for children with SEND, email: earlyyears.senhelpline@derbyshire.gov.uk

“Enabling potential and celebrating success; together we help children learn”.