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What to do if your child is
having educational difficulties
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At Home:
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child's early years (from birth to pre-school) are a very important time
for their physical, intellectual and social development. You know your child
best. If you have any concerns, you should discuss them with your Health
Visitor or Doctor (GP) and get advice straight away. They can advise you
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Early
Years and Foundation Stage:
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settings can include: |
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Day
nurseries |
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Pre-schools |
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Family
centres |
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Accredited
childminders |
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Nursery
classes in mainstream and special schools |
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Playgroups |
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Private
nurseries |
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However,
Early Years settings must have, a member of staff who acts as a Special
Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). Accredited childminders who are
part of a network may share a SENCO.
The role of a SENCO is to: |
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Liase
with parents and other professionals about the child's SEN |
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Advise
and support other staff in the setting |
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Make
sure Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are in place for each child with
SEN |
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Make
sure that all relevant information about a child with SEN is collected,
recorded and kept up to date. |
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For
more information on the role of a SENCO please see the Code of Practice
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If you think that your child
may have a special educational need that has not been identified by an
'early educational setting' or by their school you should talk to the
SENCO or your child's class teacher or to the head teacher straight away.
Health Authorities and NHS
Trusts must tell parents/carers and the LEA if they believe a child under
school age has a special educational need. They should also tell parent
about any voluntary groups, which may be able to give help and advice.
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