

LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRESCHOOL
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
What do we offer?
We are a fully inclusive organisation, committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and achieve the best possible outcomes, regardless of any additional needs they may have.
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Across both of our settings, our waiting lists prioritise children with special educational needs, those who are looked after, and those experiencing significant disadvantage compared to their peers. This approach reflects our unwavering commitment to inclusion and our understanding that these children often require more time, support, and targeted intervention than their typically developing peers.
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Over the last eight years, we have developed a strong reputation, in our community, for our work with children with SEND, with the progress they make clearly visible. Targeted intervention, delivered through additional adult support, sits at the heart of our offer because we know it leads to rapid and meaningful progress. Our team of experienced practitioners have supported children with needs ranging from emerging to highly complex, and regardless of a child’s starting point, the progress they make is consistently evident.
Important Links:
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Family Hub - Family hubs | Thurrock Council
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Local Offer - Welcome to the Thurrock SEND Local Offer | Ask Thurrock
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EHC Portal - Thurrock Council's Childrens Services Portals
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S&L referrals - Drop-in@nelft.nhs.uk
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DLA - Disability Living Allowance for children | Disabled children and their families | Thurrock Council
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PATT SENDIASS (Parental Advice Team Thurrock, Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service) - www.patt.org.uk
(Telephone: 07702 127252 | Email: info@patt.org.uk)
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Thurrock Council - www.thurrock.gov.uk/special-education-needs
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SEND Code of Practice 0-25 -www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25
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Parent SEND Guide -www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers



