Last Updated - February 5, 2025
The definition of disabled children and young people is set out in the Equality Act 2010: that is a child who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on normal day-to-day activities.
A child with a physical disability may require additional support to fully access early years provision.
View and/or download the Torbay Early Years Toolkit here: Torbay Early Years Graduated Approach Toolkit – Family Hub