Special Educational Needs & Disability Policy

Policy Statement

All children, including those with special educational needs/disabilities, whether those special needs have led to an individual child requiring an Educational Health Care Plan (EHC), will be provided for within the facilities of the Pre-school. The policy was created using the Special Educational Needs and Disability code of practice July 2014. We ensure our provision is inclusive to all children with SEN.

The policy will be given to all staff and is included in the Pre-school prospectus given to all interested parties and parents. We identify the specific needs of children with SEN and meet those needs through a range of strategies. We support both parents and children during their time with us at Pre-school. We monitor and review our policy periodically.

Procedures

Regular staff meetings with assigned Key worker and other agencies involved, to discuss progress and assessments of progress. All staff are kept informed of relevant information. The relationship of shared information is encouraged between the parents, Pre-school and all relevant agencies.

When SEN is identified, the Key worker will conduct observations and share their findings with the rest of the team. The SENCO and Key person will inform the parents in a confidential manner and explain the Graduated Response approach. All members of staff will be made aware of the child's needs to enable them to support both the child and their family. We provide in-house training for all staff to help them meet the child's needs. Permission will be sought to conduct and record observations in the process of providing clear information in the event of a referral. All IEP planes will be shared and signed by parents. Parents will be fully informed of recordings and input from parents will be encouraged. We use systems for record keeping of the assessments, planning, provision and review for children with SEN.

The support programme will be updated regularly and if required support from outside resources and agencies if the programme is changed. Permission will be sought from the parents at all times.

Graduated Approach

Assess - Key worker observes the child and will raise any issues or concerns with the SENCO

Plan - If SEN support is needed, the SENCO and Key person will discuss the plan of action to be taken, in conjunction with discussions with the child's parents.

Do - The SENCO, Key worker and parents will put a plan in to action (IEP) and where appropriate, the SENCO will bring in additional help as required (SLT, OT etc)

Review - The SENCO, Key worker and parents will monitor the child's progress, review and rewrite the plans regularly.

The SENCO ensures that all children with additional or special needs and disabilities have access to a broad and balanced curriculum and are given opportunities to participate in all activities provided. The SENCO ensures that the assigned Key worker of the child monitors, assesses and plans updated reports on their needs. The SENCO ensures the Graduated Approach is put in to effect.

The original of this document was signed on behalf of Carmel Caterpillars Pre-school by the current Chairperson.

Safeguarding Statement

& Safer Recruitment

Carmel Caterpillars is committed to the safeguarding of all its learners, staff and visitors.

Safeguarding is a priority with arrangements in place to ensure learners feel and are safe on school premises and during offsite activities.

The learner experience and individual achievement are paramount and safeguarding initiatives are developed to impact positively upon this.

The Preschool ensures safeguarding legislation and guidelines are adhered to and taken into account when developing and revisiting policies, procedures and associated arrangements.

The Preschool provides a safe physical environment for its learners and staff, ensuring the premises are of a good standard.

Health and safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance

The Preschool includes questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualifications, acquiring references and necessary safety checks.

The preschool has a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) responsible for child protection, supporting staff and carrying out their safeguarding duties and working closely with other services.

The Preschool has policies and procedures in place to deal efficiently with child protection and safeguarding issues, together with recording and monitoring processes.

It is a condition of employment that all staff are trained to a level appropriate to their safeguarding responsibility.

The Preschool‘s commitment to safeguarding is paramount to the success of the learners.

Committee members, senior management team and the safeguarding working team will continue to keep on top of developments in the area and implement arrangements to continually improve the safety and awareness of its learners, staff and volunteers.

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