What systems and strategies do you have in place to identify children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
Good communication with parents, other care providers, health visitor etc. Seek advice from Early Learning Inclusion Team
How will you support my child? How will you communicate effectively with me?
Assess, plan, do, review.
Child and family will be at the centre of my planning and support.
Verbal discussions, written observations
How will the teaching and learning be matched to my child’s needs?
Through planning and observations with activities to allow the child to develop at their own pace
How will you know how my child is doing and how will you help me to support my child’s learning?
Trackers, Learning Journals, Verbal discussions, daily diaries
What support will you provide for my child’s overall wellbeing?
Childs interests will be followed and included in planning. Each child is valued and cared for according to their needs.
What specialist services and expertise are available?
Support and training from the Early Learning and Inclusion Team
What training do you have or are you receiving to support children with SEND?
NVQ3 in Early Years Childcare and Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding
Managing Children’s Behaviour
SEND workshops
Attendance at Provider Forums
How will you include my child in activities outside the setting, including trips?
Activities and outings will be adapted for inclusion of all children.
Risk assessments
Additional assistant is required
How accessible and welcoming is your setting?
I have a safe, inclusive welcoming setting.
Detached property with safe parking
Separate playroom
Downstairs toilet
Enclosed garden
Limited wheelchair access
How will you prepare and support my child to join the setting or to transfer to another setting/school?
Sharing of information with other settings and transition forms completed Settling in sessions initially with parents
How much support will my child receive and how are decisions made?
Full support provided. Decisions made by discussion with family, health care provider.
Who can I contact for further information about my child?
Myself at the setting
Health Visitor
G.P.
Childrens Centre
Outreach Worker Family
Information service
Early Years Inclusion team
What can I do if I’m not happy with your provision for my child?
Please feel free to discuss any concerns directly with me and if unable to resolve, please follow my complaints procedure
How can I arrange a visit to your setting? What is involved?
Please call or e mail me to arrange a visit for an informal chat and viewing.