EY SEND PARTNERSHIP SLCN in the settings
Why a focus on SLCN? Highest SEND identified at primary age Key impact on children’s outcomes Malleable in the early years.
5 strands of work Workforce development Information , resources and advice Strategic development
Workforce development Half day ‘core’ training for PVI EY setting managers: focusing on what SLCN might look like, how to identify children and what support can be provided in the setting, as well as access to outside support. One day ‘second level / In depth’ training for setting managers and others Identification and intervention approaches for SLCN Exploring models of good practice Developing action plans for work to be carried out in settings.
Access to resources and advice Strengthened support from I CAN’s Enquiry Service and additional information on Talking Point: Signposted to information through training e.g. Progress Checker Direct support available to individual managers, SENCo, practitioners and parents Links to SEND Gateway.
Strategic development Strategic support to 5 local authorities for SLCN in settings: Identifying strengths / needs in the process / delivery of identification / support of SLCN Enabling solutions to ensure that these gaps are filled.
Close partnership working With nasen – core training, SEND Gateway With TCT – SLCN Pathway, Platform 3 qualification With CDC – regional and local action learning sets With Contact – parent involvement in quality developments With LAs and wider initiatives e.g. Early Outcomes, SMAP, Opportunity Areas, Better Start
Get involved Book on the core training through the nasen website (dates up to the middle of May) Get in touch with the regional and local ALSs Contact I CAN directly to hear more about the in-depth training Contact the I CAN Help Advice line (Tel. 0207 843 2544) Visit www.talkingpoint.org.uk kfreeman@ican.org.uk.