Learning differences – SEND
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We are currently planning and putting together a display for loan to settings. It will include information around the Code of Practice, explain Early Years Action and Action plus, IEPs and their purpose, Early identification and its importance.... it will be supported by leaflets (parent partnership, specialist support groups, toy library, Children information service) Books (specialised subjects/conditions etc) Web sites/addresses Parent comments (from those who have accessed the service) other professionals when available (Health Visitor, Speech therapist, Parent partnership rep We will offer the display for a period of time and/or for the Area SENC…
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Hi - One of our members is interested in applying for a job as an area SENCO. At the moment she doesn't really want to declare her interest publically, but would like help and advice from others here to work out whether she has enough experience - so I'm acting as a proxy. I know there are a number of SENCOs amongst you, so hopefully you can give her some good practical advice. Let's call her Xena! Xena has a great deal of experience as a reception teacher and a great commitment to the foundation stage of education. She has had good experience of special needs children in her classroom and has a sensitivity towards the requirements of parents, teachers, prac…
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Equipment
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Does anybody know of a good catalogue which has equipment for special needs, in particular feeding equipment-such as knives, forks and cups etc. Two of my staff are doing their NVQ level 3 and need examples. I have looked everywhere but can't find anything. Thanks Linda
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Inclusive Nurseries
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My vision for the future is for all children with special needs to be educated alongside mainstream children. I have only come across a few nurserys where inclusive practice is good practice, but these are still not fully inclusive. How hard do you think it would be to open a nursery where all staff are trained in special needs early education and the equipment is suitable for both mainstream children and those with special needs? Does anybody know of any settings where full inclusion has been successful?
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I manage a large city centre nursery. we have a child who currently attends 3 mornings a week, and is going through the assessment process for Autistic Spectrum Disorder. His mother hopes for him to come to us full time in September (8.30am til 5pm), five days per week. I am trying to access training for the staff who will be working in the same room as him, so that they have a good understanding of the difficulties involved. This will hopefully mean they feel more supported. I will also try to access therapy support from various departments at the hospital, but this becomes hard when you're an Early Years setting, as they seem to be hesitant to commit funds too early…
