Early Years SEND Reviewer Training
- Online
- 14 Oct 2026 (09:30 - 11:00)
This free training session is designed for Early Years SENCOs and setting managers who would like to carry out an Early Years SEND Review within their own setting, or as part of a peer review with another setting, using the Early Years SEND Review Guide.
The Early Years SEND Review is a practical self-evaluation and improvement tool that supports settings to reflect on their current provision, celebrate strengths, and identify priorities for development. The review process is collaborative, supportive and designed to encourage meaningful reflection and continuous improvement.
By the end of the session, you will have the knowledge and confidence to carry out an Early Years SEND Review that will help your setting to:
- Celebrate existing strengths and effective practice
- Identify areas for development and improvement
- Create a clear and sustainable action plan with input from the whole setting community
- Identify staff development and training needs
- Strengthen partnerships and co-production with children and their families
- Embed a cycle of reflective practice to support ongoing improvement
Please note: This training focuses on how to use the Early Years SEND Review Guide and supporting tools to plan, facilitate and record a review. It is not training on SEND legislation, inclusive practice, or specific strategies.
Useful Resources
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Suitable for: Early Years Practitioner, SENCO, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Other
Meet your trainer
Anna Speke
Anna is an Education Officer at nasen, and leads on their Early Years work. She is an experienced primary school teacher, SENCO and SEND Lead, having worked across different local authorities and within multi-academy trusts. Anna has experience in both specialist and mainstream settings, and has led a communication and interaction hub provision, working between specialist and mainstream settings to support children with a range of additional needs.
As well as being an advocate for inclusion by design in all settings, Anna has a particular interest in animal assisted therapies, outdoor learning and Forest School, and how these are of holistic benefit to all learners, particularly those with SEND.
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