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This article profiles the Early Years Educational Psychology (EY EP) Practice and Service Model in Neath Port Talbot (NPT), South Wales, focusing on the development of a community-based "Circles of Support" approach launched in 2021. The model integrates Flying Start-funded and core Local Authority-funded EPs to provide holistic, tailored support to preschool children and their families across six defined communities, emphasizing early intervention, multi-agency collaboration, and empowerment of adults involved in the child’s development. It responds to increased demand linked to Additional Learning Needs reforms and societal challenges by offering varying levels of support, from universal training to individual consultations. The service aims to enhance capacity and skills within the team and local professionals, with ongoing plans to deepen community engagement and collaborative support.