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We warmly welcome children from the age of two.

To help your child settle in comfortably, we begin with a few taster sessions. We also offer a home visit, giving your child the opportunity to become familiar with us in their own environment before starting their regular sessions.

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Funding for Two-Year-Olds

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We accept two-year-old funding and are happy to support you with the

application process.

There are two types of funding available for two-year-olds.

Please take a look here for further information -

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/​​​

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Our dedicated two-year-old coordinators, Vidya and Becca, lead the

planning and provision for our youngest children.

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Working alongside the wider team, they:

• Stay up to date with current early years requirements

• Work closely with our SENDCo

• Collaborate with Inclusion Partners, Health Visitors, and Family Support Workers at the HCRG Family Wellbeing Centre (formerly Children’s Centres)

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Two-Year-Old Progress Review

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If your child has not yet had their two-year-old progress check, we can carry this out in partnership with the health team as part of an integrated review.

We find this approach works extremely well, as children feel more relaxed in the familiar preschool environment. During the review:

• Parents, preschool practitioners, and Health & Family Support Workers work together

• The ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) is completed collaboratively

• Your child remains at the centre of the process at all times

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Supporting Your Child at Home

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Essex has created a fantastic resource called Talk, Listen, Cuddle, which offers a wide range of ideas, activities, and guidance to support your child’s development at home.