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Understand the role of the Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

‘The SENCo handbook’ by Elizabeth Cowne, published by Routledge, 7th edition, 2018

Read: Chapter 2 ‘Roles and responsibilities within whole-school SEN Co-ordination’ Chapter 9 ‘The SENCo’s role in leading and managing SEND provision’ Chapter 11 ‘The SENCo’s role in developing inclusive practice’
NB. You do not need to buy this book. You may be able to find a copy at your local library service, or it may be available online.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’ by the Department for Education
‘The Role of the Early Years SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)’ by CACHE
‘SEN and disability in the early years: A toolkit’ by the Council for Disabled Children and 4Children
‘From planning to practice’ by Julia Dunlop, published by Teach Nursery
‘The SENCo handbook’ by Elizabeth Cowne, published by Routledge, 7th edition, 2018

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click to read ‘National Award for SEN Co-ordination: Learning outcomes’ by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.
Click to read ‘What early years providers need to know about supporting young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families’ by the National Children’s Bureau.

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