Derbyshire EYSEN Service

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.

You can view the whole year's training offer from both the EYSEN service and Derbyshire Early Years service here: https://teamup.com/ksgsurtynt8ukbprcf

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”.