New to SENCO Refresher

This is a 3 part event and delegates who book on should attend all 3 parts.

Event Outline:

Part 1 - 16/10/2024:

• Who is in the Early Years Area Senco (EYAS) team and how do I contact them?
• How do I access the Tuesday Helpline?
• What paperwork do I need and where can I find it?
• What happens on a face to face to face visit?

Part 2 – 06/11/2024:

• What is Early Years Forum?
• What does Forum need me to do as SENCO?
• What is Special Educational Needs Inclusion Funding (SENIF) and how do I apply for this?
• How do I keep track of all the children with SEND
• What if I need some SEND training for myself or my setting?

Part 3- 27/11/2024:

• Dingley’s Promise
• Early Education and Childcare (EEAC) Newsletter
• Overview monitoring sheets
• Role of outside agencies
• How to find further training

Learning Outcomes

These sessions will upskill practitioner knowledge and cover:

To be able to know which services we offer including the Tuesday Helpline

To be able to use tracking forms for monitoring/part of the Assess, Plan, Do and Review cycle. (APDR)

To be able to understand the Early Years Forum

To understand that SENCOs are required to send regular updates to Forum in a timely manner

On overview about be able to access Dingley’s Promise and how to access applicable resources and training.

To know where to find additional training provided by EYSENIS team and other free training.

Target Audience   / Prerequisites:

• For EY settings SENCOs who have previously attended New to SENCO training and would like a refresher,
• SENCOs new to the role.
• Event if open to childiminders