Listening to providers about childcare for children with disabilities and special educational needs

This report explores the views of childcare providers on the subject of providing  quality, affordable childcare for children with special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.

The aim of the research was to explore the training and support needs required by London childcare settings in order to improve their capacity to take on children with additional needs.

Families of disabled children have lower than average incomes but face higher living costs and childcare is up to three times more expensive as caring for a non-disabled child.

Childcare providers are willing to provide care for children with additional needs as long as local authorities ensure that there are adequate support mechanisms in place, continuous training for staff and sufficient funding to enable parents to access the childcare provision of their choice.

This report 'Listening to providers about childcare for children with disabilities and special educational needs', follows on from last years report 'Listening to parents of children with disabilities and special educational needs.'