Information for parents with children
with additional needs and/or disabilities
Do you have a child with a special need and/or disability?
The Family Information Service (FIS) can provide details of
childcare and leisure activities in your area. Information
leaflets are available and you can also use our
search directory for services available in your area.
For more information contact the Family Information Service on
01905 822 666 or email familyinfo@worcestershire.gov.uk.
Helpful information leaflets for parents with children with
additional needs
Portage
Portage is a home-visiting educational service for children aged
0 to 5 years with additional support needs. The home visitors work
in partnership with the family, supporting the child's development
through play activities.
Parents or professionals can refer children to Portage if:
- A child has significant developmental delay in at least two
areas and/or has a recognised disability
- A child lives within the County boundary
- Parents are willing to commit to a regular teaching
programme
- The home visiting model is appropriate
- The child is not attending a special needs placement for 50% of
the working week
- Children are of a pre-school age
- The child has at least one full term before s/he is due to
start school
For more information please contact the Inclusion Team on
01905 822 672 or email eycsinclusion@worcestershire.gov.uk.
Other useful websites
The
Early Support website offers information for families on
how Early Support improves services for families with young
disabled children.
You may also find the Disabled Living Foundation's Living made easy for
children site useful.
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If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact
the team on 01905 822 666.
Worcestershire's Family Information
Service has been awarded a Families First Quality Award
demonstrating a commitment to improving information and advice.