Early Years SEND Partnership upcoming events and resources
nasen is proud to be part of the DfE-funded Early Years SEND Partnership Project led by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC). The other partners are I CAN, National Children’s Bureau (ncb), The Communication Trust, Contact and Dingley’s Promise.
As a result of our successful partnership with 6 other organisations in the Early Years SEND Partnership, nasen can highlight the following DfE-funded events and resources:
Upcoming EYSEND Training and Seminars
Supporting Social Communication in the Early Years (part 1 & 2) - I CAN
15th Sept & 29th Sept
This two-part workshop for early years SENCos, managers and EY practitioners will help to enable excellent support for social communication in early years settings.
Ensuring quality SLCN support in Early Years settings - in-depth webinar Part A & B (I CAN)
15th Sept & 29th Sept
Attend this two-part webinar to gain clarity on roles and responsibilities in relation to young children with speech, communication and language needs (SLCN) and monitoring effectiveness in the workplace.
If you are unable to attend September's dates, this two-part webinar will be held in October on 5th and 19th at 3:30pm - 6:00pm.
Equality Act seminar (Council for Disabled Children)
4th Oct
This seminar is for anyone working in the EY in a setting, school or local authority. It will provide an overview of early years practitioners' duties in accordance with the Equality Act.
Working with parents/carers of children with SEND in the Early Years (Contact)
5th Oct
This workshop is designed to provide practical ideas for supporting families of disabled children in the EY, to enable a better start to a working relationship with parents and carers.
Brighter beginnings: Toilet Training - small number of places available (Contact)
6th Oct
Advice and strategies for parents/carers/practitioners on how to toilet train a child/children with additional needs (0-5 years).
Brighter beginnings: Early Years entitlements for children (0-5) with SEND (Contact)
7th Oct
This workshop offers advice and support on what help is available for suitable childcare and what to do when there is a concern about a child's learning and development.
Brighter beginnings: Early Years education for children with SEND (Contact)
12th Oct
This workshop will help you to understand the process of applying for an Education Health and Care plan (EHCP) could benefit a child and what support is available for children who do not have an EHCP. It will also provide information about how to challenge decisions about your child’s educational support.
You may also be interested in nasen's Early Years resources and events
Early Years SEND Review Guide
- General
- 17 Sep 2024
The Early Years SEND Review Guide was developed for Early Years practitioners and reviewers, to support the review and development of inclusive provision and practice.
Time Together with your Toddler
- General
- 09 May 2024
This booklet has been produced by nasen for parents, carers and families of all children in the Early Years but particularly those with SEND. It gives ideas for places to look for activities to do with young children from trusted and well-known sources.
SEND Code of Practice & EYFS Framework – what they say
- General
- 12 Apr 2024
This resource is a quick reference guide which highlights the key messages for SEND in the context of early years. It can be printed out and displayed, used as the focus of a staff meeting or kept in the front of a practitioner’s planning folder.
Meeting the Needs of Every Child
- General
- 01 Apr 2024
This DfE funded online course is FREE to access and will provide Early Years Practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.
Resilience Development Pack: Top Tips for Parents
- General
- 23 Nov 2023
In the Resilience Development Pack, you will find that each day of the week has a theme, which supports the development of resilience.
Resilience Development Pack Parent Resource: Daily Activity Sheet
- General
- 23 Nov 2023
This activity sheet suggests a way of noting down the things you choose to do with your child from the Resilience Development Pack.
Early Years SEND Reviewer Training - Wolverhampton
This DfE funded training is available only to Early Years SENCOs from PVI and Early Years maintained school settings in Wolverhampton Local Authority.
Early Years SEND Reviewer Training - Croydon
This DfE funded training is available only to Early Years SENCOs from PVI and Early Years maintained school settings in Croydon Local Authority.
Meeting the Needs of Every Child (10am - 12pm)
This DfE funded online course is FREE to access and will provide Early Years Practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.
Meeting the Needs of Every Child (5pm - 7pm)
This DfE funded online course is FREE to access and will provide Early Years Practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.
Meeting the Needs of Every Child (6pm - 8pm)
This DfE funded online course is FREE to access and will provide Early Years Practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.
Meeting the Needs of Every Child (9.30am - 11.30am)
This DfE funded online course is FREE to access and will provide Early Years Practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.
