Information for Parents and Carers
Health professionals must notify the local authority if they identify a child who:
If your child has, or probably has SEN, then the following professionals must inform the Local Authority:
- GP
- Health Visitor
- Paediatrician
- or other health professional
This is so that the Local Authority can make long-term plans for the types of services that may be needed for your child in the future.
We ask for your email contact details on the notification form. This is so that we can send you information from the Local Authority about funding and support.
Everyone working for the Local Authority and the National Health Service has a legal duty to keep information about you and your child confidential.
All services working with you and your child need up-to-date information. We only ever use or pass on information if there is a real need to do so.
For more information about what we share, who we share it with, your rights, and how we store your data, please view Derbyshire County Council's Privacy Notices.
Information for Health Professionals
How do I send my notification to the Local Authority?
To complete a Section 23 Notification of SEND 0-5 Years, please complete the following form:
Derbyshire County Council - Section 23 Notification of SEND
If you need to discuss your notification, or have any queries, please contact us via:
EarlyYears.SENHelpline@derbyshire.gov.uk
What happens next?
The Section 23 Notification of SEND 0-5 Years form enables the NHS to meet its legal duty by informing the Local Authority, Derbyshire County Council, of any child aged 0 to 5 years with SEND. The notification will allow the council to add the child's details to their database, aiding in the planning of services tailored to the needs of children with SEND.
Upon receipt of the Section 23 Notification, Derbyshire Early Years SEN service will email a response pack containing useful links and information to parents and where relevant, the Early Years provider that the child attends.