Childcare and SEND
SEND stands for special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities (D). All Ofsted registered early years childcare providers must have arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
The local authority offer support to all childcare providers to help them:
- Provide an inclusive environment in which children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are supported to reach their full potential which is set out in the setting’s SEND Policy.
- Work closely with parents and/or carers to identify the strengths and needs of children with special educational needs.
- Plan and deliver a range of SEN strategies and interventions to support children in the early years with a range of SEND.
- Undertake training and make reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of children with SEND.
- Work with outside agencies e.g. Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Health Visitors, Family Hubs and other local partner agencies.