Welcome
Welcome to the first edition of Childcare Choices for Disabled Children. Using childcare can bring many benefits for children including their development, learning and play. For you as a parent using good quality childcare means you can work, train, or just have a break.
Mums, dads and carers of disabled children have told us they wanted more information and advice to support them understand their childcare options. When it comes to childcare for a disabled child, a lot of the considerations are the same as for any other child. However there are a few extra things to think about, such as training or a child's medical needs. This short guide will take you through all of the key things you need to know about arranging childcare for a disabled child.
If you have any questions about this guide or would like any further information then please contact York Family Information Service.
Childcare Choices
What types of childcare are there and what do they offer?
How to find childcare
Where can you go to find out about local childcare?
Parents Story
Read about a parents experience of using childcare for a disabled child
Choosing childcare
Top tips for arranging childcare and how to choose good quality childcare
A Childcare Providers View
What does a childcare provider do to support disabled children and how do they work together with you and your family?
Paying for childcare
Childcare can be expensive but there are different ways you may be able to reduce your bill.
Short Breaks
Find out what short breaks are and how to access them
What next
A quick guide to finding, arranging and paying for childcare for a disabled child.
Childcare
What do you mean by “disabled children”
We use the term disabled children to include children and young people who have: physical and sensory impairments, those children with learning difficulties; those with emotional and behavioural difficulties; and those children who have been identified as having special educational needs. We use a social model of disability that sees disabled children as unique individuals and challenges negative labelling.
