Early Years Noticeboard
Early Years Noticeboard
Early Years SEND Team Update - November 2024
Hello, my name is Lara Windsor and I am the new County Lead for Early Years SEND. Over the past few months, the Early Years SEND Team have undergone several changes and have been reviewing the service offer and EYs Funding processes. We have been working hard to ensure we have a clear and accessible service offer that supports early identification, timely and effective intervention and equips early years providers to develop inclusive practice and support the SEND needs of all learners.
We are delighted to now be sitting within the Early Years Service, we have also welcomed the Early Years Speech, Language, Communication and Autism (SLCA) Specialist Advisory Teachers and Inclusion Specialists into the Early Years SEND Team. Bringing together all Early Years SEND professionals into one team will help to ensure services are delivered efficiently and as effectively as possible. We hope that these changes will make it easier for practitioners to know who is available to support.
Following a review and feedback from providers, we have also amended the Early Years Funding processes, please see new guidance attached. We have streamlined the process to ensure Early Years Inclusion Funding is accessed and awarded in an effective and timely way to support children (in receipt of early years entitlements) with low and emerging SEND needs. If you have any questions or queries about the new guidance, please contact your IDO or area Lead Teacher. Contact information can be found on the Service Offer.
(See below in attachments for funding guidance and Early Years Offer documents)
REACHout early years stronger practice hub
Did you know you can apply to access fully funded bespoke advice and support from the REACHout early years stronger practice hub?
A supportive and friendly mentor can champion your strengths and guide you to improve. They are available to help support with a range of areas including management, SEND, behaviour, planning and more.
To request support or find out more please visit their webpage to complete their enquiry form. https://www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/ee/reachout-eysph-ee
Woolgrove School Outreach - Play and Learn
My Baby's Brain - Training
My Baby's Brain - training
See attachment below for more information and dates
Nasen - Free Early Years Training now available
Nasen is part of the DfE-funded Early Years SEND Partnership Project led by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC). The other partners are:
- Speech and Language UK
- Contact
- National Children’s Bureau (ncb)
- Dingley’s Promise
Nasen is currently working with local authorities from the nine regions across the country to develop their SEND provision at a strategic level through Regional Action Learning Sets and Specialist Action Learning Sets. Please visit Home page | Nasen for more information.
Meeting the needs of every child free CPD course
The training session will provide practitioners with a thorough understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in early years settings, including:
- responsibilities of a setting towards children with SEND
- the role of the SENCO and the key person in PVI settings
- the importance of the early identification of SEND
- what effective inclusive practice looks like
- how to develop positive relationships with parents and carers of children with SEND
- Nasen’s free early years resources to support you in meeting the needs of all children in your setting.
You will be emailed supportive documents before the webinar to use during the training and, on completion of an evaluation after the webinar, you will receive a certificate.
Visit events listing | Nasen to book your place for this free training.
This DfE funded online course is free to access and will provide early years practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in early years settings. The 2-hour webinar will cover the following topics.
- What do we mean by SEND?
- Responsibilities of a setting towards children with SEND
- The role of the SENCO and the key person
- What effective inclusive practice looks like in an early years setting
- How to use Nasen's free resources and materials
Who would benefit from this training?
- Early years practitioners
- Childminders
- New SENCOs
Throughout this webinar you will be invited to participate in a range of activities to support your learning.
Free "Talking about worries" self-deliver workshop kit for years 3-6
As we near the end of the school year, we know the idea of moving to a new class or school can be a worrying time for children and their families.
To support students through this transition, BFB Labs (creators of therapeutic game: Lumi Nova, part of Hertfordshire's With Youth digital wellbeing service) are excited to share a FREE educational workshop for professionals to self-deliver.
"Talking about Worries", explores what worries are, what they might feel like and how to overcome them one step at a time.
Suitable for years 3-6, the session includes:
- 45 minute interactive workshop
- activities and optional print outs
- a lesson plan, and
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suggested adaptations to meet your needs.
For more information and a workshop kit, get in touch! Contact the team by emailing luminova@bfb-labs.com.
Find out more about Hertfordshire's free With Youth digital wellbeing service and Lumi Nova at: Home - WithYouth