Language & Play

Build your understanding of the different types of play Audience: SENDCos in mainstream school who need to gain a better understanding of Early Years SEND practice.  Early Years Leaders Early Years SENCos Nursery Managers Higher Level Teaching Assistants Learning Support Assistants  Look at the link between language, vocabulary and play. Build your understanding of the…

Read More

Supporting Chatterbox Strategies

Check and discuss signs of early language delay Audience: SENDCos in mainstream school who need to gain a better understanding of Early Years SEND practice.  Early Years Leaders Early Years SENCos Nursery Managers Higher Level Teaching Assistants Learning Support Assistants Gain insight into the 2 year-old Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) check and discuss signs…

Read More

Portage Small Steps Training

A Small Steps Approach to Learning for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Audience: SENDCos in mainstream school who need to gain a better understanding of Early Years SEND practice.  Early Years Leaders Early Years SENCos Nursery Managers Higher Level Teaching Assistants Learning Support Assistants A two and a half day course consisting…

Read More

Target Setting

Monitoring Progress and Setting Achievable Goals Audience: Teachers, Nursery managers, SENDCos, Aspiring, trainee or supporting SENDCos, nursery practitioners Monitor the progress and outcomes of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Practical strategies for individualised goal setting and effective evaluation. Improve your skills, knowledge and understanding to set Specific, Measurable, Achievable and Realistic and Time…

Read More

Adapting for Inclusion

Tailoring environments and routines to promote inclusion Audience: Teachers, Nursery managers, SENDCos, Aspiring, trainee or supporting SENDCos, nursery practitioners Develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of how to create an inclusive learning environment by making reasonable adjustments for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Tuesday 01.10.2024 – 13:00-15:00  Venue: Kittiwake Meeting Room, Riverside…

Read More

Provision Mapping

Develop your confidence in utilising provision maps as a tool to demonstrate how SEND funding is used Audience: Teachers, Nursery managers, SENDCos, Aspiring, trainee or supporting SENDCos, nursery practitioners Gain insight into provision mapping and its importance across the whole setting. Learn how to assess individual needs and coordinate SEND support within your provision. Explore…

Read More

Mastering the Graduated Approach

Deepen your knowledge of the North Tyneside Graduated Approach, from Early identification to implementation of support Audience: Teachers, Nursery managers, SENDCos, Aspiring, trainee or supporting SENDCos, nursery practitioners Increase your awareness of the Universal, Targeted as Statuary offers available in North Tyneside. Tuesday 11.02.2025  – 18:00 – 19:30  Venue: TEAMS Led by: Early Years Inclusion Service…

Read More

SEND Reviewer Training (multi-day)

Enhancing Inclusive SEND Practices Together Audience: SENDCos in mainstream school who need to gain a better understanding of Early Years SEND practice, Early Years Leaders, Early Years SENCos, Nursery Managers Better understand what inclusive practice looks like and identify where the strengths and areas for development are within your SEND provision and practice. Carry out…

Read More

New or Aspiring SENDCo: Early Years (multi-day)

Effectively identify and support children with SEND Audience: Teachers, Nursery managers, SENDCos, Aspiring, trainee or supporting SENDCos, nursery practitioners Getting it right from the start Thursday 08.10.2024 – 13:00-15:00 Different to and additional from Tuesday 19.11.2024 – 13:00-15:00 Preparation for moving on Tuesday 28.01.2025 – 13:00-15:00 Integrated Working Tuesday 18.03.2025 – 13:00-15:00 The Local Offer…

Read More

Early Years Transition Seamless Steps

Navigating Transitions in Early Years Audience: Teachers Nursery managers, SENDCos, Aspiring, trainee or supporting SENDCos, nursery practitioners Tuesday 13.05.2025 – 18:00-19:30 Venue: Via TEAMS Led by: Early Years Inclusion Service Settings book here Schools book here Wednesday 14.05.2025 – 13:00 – 15:00 Venue: Kingfisher Suite, Riverside Centre, Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ Led by:…

Read More