Notice and record
Keep a short record of what helps, what is difficult and what you see in different settings.
Babies, toddlers, nursery and reception planning
Start with speech, hearing, sensory needs, nursery support and gentle ways to ask for help before everything has a formal name.
What matters at this stage
Keep a short record of what helps, what is difficult and what you see in different settings.
Nurseries and early-years settings can put support in place before a diagnosis is confirmed.
Use a transition conversation to share needs before a nursery or reception move.
In the everyday
Choose a starting point
Related SENDadvisor guides
Looking ahead
If reception is coming up, ask what support and information should move with your child before they start.
Checked against official guidance
This page is a practical signposting guide, not legal or medical advice. We check its age-stage framing against the sources below and review linked guidance separately.