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If you have special educational needs or a disability and are looking for work, there are lots of places you can find help Training and extra help finding work If you feel you may need a bit of extra support in a workplace or help…
Holiday Activities and Food
Sandwell Council support for children entitled to free school meals during school holidays. Holiday clubs taking part in the Holiday Activities and Food programme will provide a healthy meal and a range of play activities for school aged children during Easter, Summer, October Half Term and Christmas…
Holiday Childcare
Finding suitable, affordable childcare during school holidays can be a challenge. Many playschemes and childminders are open, and there are usually lots of activities to keep the kids busy. Choosing the right option for your family can take time. It may be that you have…
Inclusion Support (Early Years) and Child Development Centre
What can the team offer? The Inclusion Support - Early Years (ISEY) and Child Development Centre is based at the Coneygre Early Years Centre, Tipton and supports children in their early years who have individual or special educational needs / disabilities (SEND). It is a multiagency service made…
Early Help and Care
Some families of children and young people with SEND will require additional help and support and may need help with accessing community activities whether these are universal or specialist. What is important is that this help is effective and that it can be accessed early…
Provider News
Information, resources and regular news updates for childcare providers in Sandwell.
Financial support for families
Find out what financial support and benefits may be available to families from pregnancy to school age. As a family, you may be entitled to benefits or financial support, depending on your circumstances and the age of your child or children. Get information on employment…
Becoming a childminder
Are you thinking of becoming a childminder? Would you like to work flexibly from home? Do you want to run your own business? Childminding can be a very rewarding career allowing you to develop new skills and gain qualifications in childcare. Watch our video then book…
Childminder briefing session
What is a childminding briefing session? The information session is an opportunity to find out more about running a childminding business. You can ask questions and get an insight in to the day to day routines of a childminder. Attending the session gives you the…
Parents, Carers & Siblings
Parents and carers play a vital role in their child's development and any discussions about how a child's special educational needs should be met. Their views should always be taken into account and the wishes of the child should also be heard. Which is why…