Target audience:

• SENCOs in PVI settings that have not completed the Hounslow SENCO training
• Early Years Practitioners who are new to the SENCO role
• Early Years Practitioners who are going to be taking on the role of SENCO in their setting
• SENCOs who need to refresh their knowledge in this particular area/subject

Course outline:

Course objectives:

• The session will aim to explore how early identification can support improved outcomes for children with SEND
• To consider systems for early identification relating to admissions and registration processes
• To consider tools to support early identification such as the EYFS two year progress check, development tools and checklists
• To consider parental engagement and its integral role in the early identification of SEND
• To consider partnership working in relation to identifying appropriate agencies to refer to as part of the graduated approach to SEND

Course outcomes:

• Understanding of early identification with a focus on the ‘assess’ part of the SEND Support cycle
• Knowledge and understanding of how effective early identification can improve outcomes for children identified with additional needs
• Knowledge of how effective admissions/registration systems in their setting can support early identification
• Understanding of how to use the EYFS two year progress check to support early identification
• Knowledge of developmental tools to support in the early identification of needs
• Knowledge of specific assessment tools to support in the early identification of needs
• Confidence in engaging parents in the process of early identification
• Confidence in identifying appropriate agencies for involvement and knowledge of referral routes