SEND Code of Practice and Equalities Act ~ Statutory Requirements
Target audience:
Childminders who need to understand their statutory duties relating to children with SEND
Course outline:
This session will focus on relevant legislation relating to Special Educational Needs and Disability. Information on key statutory requirements and duties will be shared with consideration for policy and practice implications to ensure adherence to statutory requirements and duties. There will also be signposting throughout the session to the Hounslow SEND framework.
Course objectives:
- To provide an overview of the key concepts and share settings’ statutory requirements and duties within the Equality Act 2010
- To highlight key implications for policy and practice in fulfilling duties within the Equality Act 2010
- To provide an overview of the key statutory requirements and duties from the SEND Code of Practice 2015
- To consider implications for policy and practice in fulfilling duties within the SEND Code of Practice 2015
- To signpost to key information on the Hounslow SEND Framework and where to obtain further information
Course outcomes:
Practitioners will have increased:
- Knowledge and understanding of key statutory duties within the Equality Act 2010 on Early Years settings
- Knowledge and understanding of key statutory duties on Early Years Settings set out in the SEND Code of Practice 2015
- Ability to make links between statutory duties and policy and practice within their settings
- Knowledge of where to find information on the Hounslow SEND Framework
Date: Tuesday 20 January2026
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Platform: 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: £20 per delegate
Facilitator: Early Years Education Team