Course Overview
SIL is pleased to offer an exciting training opportunity for Early Years teachers or support staff to become an Early Years SEND Advocate. This innovative 6-day programme will offer practitioners both theoretical and practical support whilst further developing their skills, knowledge and understanding of SEND in the early years. The training will ensure that they are capable and confident to effectively identify needs and make adaptations and reasonable adjustments to support the children and families they work with.
A range of local SEND partners will offer information throughout the programme to provide a thorough understanding of the services and support available. In becoming an Early Years SEND Advocate, the practitioner will be well-equipped to support the role of the SENCO to help ensure the best possible educational outcomes are achieved for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Why Attend?
The training is suitable for a key member of staff in early years, who is passionate about identifying and supporting children with SEND. The 6 day training course is in depth and aims to upskill delegates to embed their knowledge and understanding into their practice. By upskilling staff in early years, information and observations of the youngest children in school can then be shared with the SENCo. The training is not aimed at current SENCOs but may be suitable for an Early Years colleague who aspires to be a SENCo in the future.
What will it cover?
- The principles, statutory guidance and legislation underpinning practice for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in an early years setting.
- Four Broad areas of need and the graduated approach
- Provided with strategies and considerations to reflect on to promote inclusivity and neurodiversity in the early years
- Understand how they can support and assist the school Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), including supporting staff and working with families across early years to understand the school’s vision for SEND.
- Understand partnership working and support the SENCO to enable this across early years.
- Understand early identification and action for children with SEND.
- Developing understanding of the Local Offer.
Who should attend?
A key member of staff in early years, either teacher or LSA who is passionate about identifying and supporting children with SEND.
Cost:
£675.00 per delegate. All costs are subject to VAT. Failure to cancel or non-attendance will incur costs. All cancellations must be completed online at www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/myaccount at least 48 hours in advance