Supporting your child's development

Child development is rarely in a straight line that moves smoothly forward and it can be difficult not to make comparisons when you look at other children around you. 

The pages in this section guide you to advice and support in each area of development. There will be top tips on how to support your child and links to other web sites with advice.

Most children experiencing some type of delay, will catch up. There are lots of places that can support you with how to best help your child develop new skills. Parents are always the best people to support their child’s development.

The links above will guide you to advice and support in each area of development. There will be top tips on how to support your child and links to other web sites with advice.

Additional advice and support

Support available if my child attends a nursery

Support available if my child does not attend a nursery

Information on how to access free or funded nursery places

The law and guidance around SEND

Further information

• Tiny Happy People – activities
• Health for under 5s
• Family Hubs
• Togetherness (bringing the Solihull Approach to the world)
• Solihull Family Information Service - Find local childcare providers
• Dads - Supporting your child with SEND

More information is available on the parent toolkit