SENCO Session 3 - Early Identification

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
This third session, in a series of four, will focus on early identification. The session will support SENCOs with understanding the importance of early identification and give examples of effective systems and different assessment tools that can be used to support with this task.
N.B. This course is part of a group of four sessions and practitioners are advised to attend all four sessions.

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
    Practitioners will have increased:
    • 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
    Date: Wednesday 26 February 2025
    Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
    Venue: Microsoft Teams - This course is being delivered via Microsoft teams
    Please ensure your device is compatible. We recommend you access this through a computer or laptop for the best experience.
    Cost: £15 per delegate (day nurseries & playgroups)
    Facilitator: Early Years SEN Team