Nursery and Sen kids
I need advice

How doesnt your child cope well?

Maybe try different setting!

Oh no, that sounds so frustrating.

Your little one shouldn’t be losing hours just because he is finding things tricky. That usually means he needs more support, not less time in nursery. Even without an EHCP, the nursery should be making adjustments and involving a SENCO.

I would suggest:

Ask the nursery to explain in writing why they have cut his hours

Ask what support they have in place to help him cope

Consider requesting an EHCP if he is struggling as it can help make sure he gets the support he needs


I also help parents 1:1 with things like this. I can go through EHCPs, help prepare for meetings, and make sure your child gets the support they are entitled to. You can email me at hello.send.with.confidence@gmail.com if you want guidance step by step.

Does he have a one plan? Have they put him on the SEND register? If not I would definitely be finding a different setting and writing a complaint, this is discrimination x

If there is no SENCO I would recommend looking into other settings that are more suitable. Maybe speak to your local health visitor or your children's centers for recommendations.

Without a SENCO there wouldn't be much that they can do for your son, speaking from experience without the SENCO & staff at my sons nursery we wouldn't of had a clue where to start with applying for EHCPs and what needs to be done before that.

Ive just seen your reply Jurgita about him starting reception in September and all I can say is that I am so sorry that you have been let down by this nursery.
Is he still under paediatrics following his diagnosis? They can action a section 23 to your local council to make them aware of your son's needs as he transitions into school. Ideally youd like an EHCP before he starts school but that can be put into place by school once he starts and they get to know him/what support he needs

I work in a nursery and thats appalling what's happened to your son. At the nursery I work at we engage with the parents and involve their health visitor who comes and observes and gives ideas on how to support the child. Also we do myplans for them

My son started nursery at the beginning of January and he’s still only going for 1 hour a day. It took him time to settle but even now he has improved, they’re dragging their feet about increasing his time. I think a lot of the time it’s more about they can’t be bothered with extra work rather than trying to accommodate the child.