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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
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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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Extended Learning
Click to read ‘SEN and disability statute law, regulations and guidance’ on the IPSEA website.
Click to read ‘SEND Regulations’ on the Ed Yourself website.
Click to read ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’ by the Department for Education.
Click to read ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ by the HM Government.
Click to read ‘The Equality Act 2010 and schools’ by the Department for Education.
Click to read ‘Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Pupils’ by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Click to read ‘Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions’ by the Department for Education.
Click to read ‘Mental Capacity Act 2005’ by the Department for Constitutional Affairs.
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