Special Educational Needs and Disability policy

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Policy

 

Aim of Policy

To clarify how we support children with SEND and their families. This policy works together with the Inclusion policy- Special educational needs and/or disabilities, the Special Needs procedure for previously unidentified needs and the confidentiality policy.

 

Points to Consider

When the Children and Families Bill becomes enacted in 2014 local authorities will be required to publish information about services available for Children and Young people with SEND aged 0-25. This is called the local offer and Castle Daycare and Preschool will be on the local offer register informing families how we support children with SEND.

 

Castle Daycare and Preschool aims to achieve this by:

 

• All our nurseries will have an appointed Special Needs Co-ordinator who has knowledge of the Code of Practice (2001) and the Equality Act 2010 in relation to special needs.
• Using individual plans to support the child’s individual needs. The plans are created with the parents and other professionals who may be involved with the child and reviewed regularly.
• Attending training to support the needs of the child such as sign language training.
• Using the 2 year check, regular observations and CAF/Early Help Assessments to identify and record child’s needs.
• Having a SENCO who has attending training and regular SENCO forums to keep updated. The SENCO may also attend more specific training depending on the needs of the children.
• Working with other agencies to support the children and their families. This may mean we need to contact other professionals on behalf of the family, with their permission.
• Depending on the needs of the child we may be able to offer more staff support by having staff work 1:1 with the child. This will depend on the needs of the child and funding available.
• The nursery will also consult with the child about their wishes with regards to their support, this may be through observations or discussions depending on the child’s age and ability.
• Providing further information to the family about services they can use or contact for additional support.
• The SENCO at this Nursery is _______________________________________________