Our experienced early years SENCos, support workers and specialist teachers can provide advice, coaching and modelling, support with assessments and inclusive practice to support implementation of duties and responsibilities set out in the EYFS statutory framework, and the SEND code of practice as part of a graduated approach.
The service from the early years team is free to Blackpool settings.
Service Includes:
- A range of early years foundation stage training and support for settings on the Ofsted early years register
- Intensive support for settings in particular circumstances, for example, those who have not met at least the expected standard during their Ofsted early years inspection
- Advice and guidance to ensure quality provision with reference to EYFS and Ofsted EY frameworks and SEND code of practice
- EYFS inclusive practice, provision and safeguarding support, advice and guidance
- Behaviour support advice, guidance, coaching and modelling 0 to 4
- Specialist support to assist with the identification of emerging needs for all educational settings working with children from 0 to 4
- Observation based assessment (informal) – focusing on strengths and needs to inform tailored advice and strategies to support settings
- Attendance at team around the child, transition and review meetings (subject to need and availability)
- Specific guidance, support and access to training and resources in relation to speech, language and communication development and needs.
Contact: kate.barker@blackpool.gov.uk