If you’re a health professional, you must tell us if you believe a child aged 0 to 5 may have special educational needs or a disability (SEND).  

This is called an early notification of needs or Section 23 Notification. 

When you need to give a notification, you must first: 

  • tell the child’s parents that you believe the child may have SEND 
  • give the parents a chance to discuss this opinion with the appropriate health professionals 
  • tell them that you have a duty to notify the local authority 
  • advise them about organisations that may be able to support them with their child’s SEND 

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Notify us

You’ll need to share information about the child with us.

EYCT and Section 23 editable.docx
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Submit the form to our Early Years Coordination Team (EYCT) to make sure the child receives the support they need.

Easy Read - Guide to EYCT
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Process of notification
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Contact the EYCT

Address:

Early Years Coordination Team (EYCT)
Single Point of Access Team
Memorial Hospital Shooter’s Hill
London SE18 3RG

Telephone: 020 8294 3118