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Understand the principles, statutory guidance and legislation underpinning practice for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in an early years setting

Watch ‘What are Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?’ produced by Nasen. After watching this clip, you may wish to register as a member of Nasen (for free) and watch the full webcast ‘What is SEND?’ and also the webcast on ‘Key documents to support children with SEND’.

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‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation’ by the Department for Education
‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice’ by the Department for Education
‘Part 3: Children and young people in England with special educational needs or disabilities’ in the Children and Families Act 2014
Maintained nursery schools must identify a member of staff (with QTS) to act as SENCo. From September 2009, every new SENCo in a maintained school is required to gain the Master’s-level National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator within 3 years of taking up the post. More information about the award can be found here.
The miniguides below were created by Nasen. Click to read the guide that is relevant to your early years setting. Read the section on ‘What is meant by ‘Special Educational Needs and Disability’ (SEND)?’
‘Identifying and Supporting Children with SEND in the Early Years: Maintained nursery settings’
‘Identifying and Supporting Children with SEND in the Early Years: Reception classes’
‘Identifying and Supporting Children with SEND in the Early Years: Childminders’

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