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SEND Events Across Wirral this Easter

Spring Holiday, easter programme, SEND Activities SENDLO Wirral 27/03/2026 Spring Holiday, easter programme, SEND Activities SENDLO Wirral 27/03/2026

SEND Events Across Wirral this Easter

Easter Activities for SEND family in Wirral this Spring holiday.

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What is an early notification?

Early notifications are made by health professionals to the Local Authority. Health professionals must tell Wirral Council if a child has, or may have, Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND). This is called the early notification process. It helps the council plan support as early as possible.

Why do health professionals share this information?

Early notification helps the Local Authority (LA) know which children may need extra support.
It helps families get the right help at the right time. It also helps make sure children can take part in education.

Early notification supports safe information sharing between services. It helps health, education and care professionals plan early support so a child can thrive and reach their potential when they start learning.

How is an early notification sent?

Health professionals fill in an early notification form and email it to eysend@wirral.gov.uk.
They will also give parents and carers a copy of the form.

The Local Authority looks at the notification at the SEND Early Years Panel.
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disability.
The panel includes Local Authority and health professionals, such as:
- Early Years Area Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) manager
- Educational Psychologist
- Specialist Portex manager (a service that supports children with complex needs)
- Early Years Intervention manager
- Family Hub representative
- 0–19 Service (health visiting and school nursing)
- Speech and Language Service
The panel decides which service, or services, can best support the child.
If the child attends an early years setting, a worker may contact the parent or carer and the setting.
After the panel meets, the parent or carer is contacted and asked if they still agree to the support suggested.
The form includes:
- the child’s name and date of birth
- contact details
- whether the child attends an early years setting
- whether the child receives Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- the health professional’s contact details
- a short summary of the child’s needs
- details of any services already helping the child
- consent from the parent or carer
Here is a link to the form: Early Notification Form
Only the professionals on the SEND Early Years Panel and the services chosen to support the child will see the notification.
You will be contacted and told:
- that the Local Authority has received the notification
- the date when the panel will meet to talk about support
No. Health professionals are responsible for sending early notifications.
If you are talking with a health professional about your child’s needs, ask if the Local Authority should be notified. You can also remind them about the early notification process.
No. An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a separate process.
Early notification helps make sure the right support is in place early for children and families.

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