Early Years SENDCO (on site Casterton Nursery)

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To be aware of the settings responsibilities according to the SEND Code of Practice and ensure these are incorporated in the daily practice

Early identification and support of children with SEND

Following the graduated approach and implementing advice and strategies to improve children’s outcomes

Ensure all practitioners in the setting understand their responsibilities to children with SEN and the setting’s approach to identifying and meeting SEN

Advise and support colleagues

Ensure parents are closely involved throughout and that their insights inform action taken by the setting

Liaise with professionals or agencies beyond the setting, and ensure advice given by professionals is incorporated in to the setting planning

Complete all necessary paperwork, referral reports etc in a timely and effective way

Organise and/or attend professional/parental meetings, including SEND Support plan meetings, transition meetings etc

Continue continuous professional development through training and encourage staff to attend appropriate training

Ensure awareness of any changes to legislation regarding SEND

To ensure that all children with SEND have an up-to-date Passport to Success or Health and Care plan (EHCP) in place and that these are reviewed regularly with achievable targets set

To take lead in managing the provision for all SEND children

Follow all confidentiality and data protection rights.

To promote the ethos of inclusive practice within the setting.

To attend SENCO inclusion meetings and remain up to date on new developments.

Support staff with additional observations and assessments of children’s learning and development and to ensure differentiated planning meets the needs of that child.