Stone with Woodford Playgroup

All children including those with special educational needs are welcome at our setting and we do our utmost to meet every child's needs so that they can reach their full potential. 

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Discussions between the parent and the setting will be carried out to ensure the child and parents are supported to the best of our ability. 

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Appropriate facilities and play equipment will be provided and activities planned for all children so that they may achieve their full potential. 

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The child's key worker will liaise with the parents and carers, other playgroup staff are responsible for observing the child and identifying any specific needs of a child with special educational needs and will liaise with the SENDco  to meet their needs. 

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The SENDco at our setting works in line with the DfES special educational needs and disability code of practice (July 2014) and the graduated pathway (My Plan, My Plan Plus and EHCP Plan) which is used for identifying, assessing and responding to SEND. Parents are consulted and and involved throughout the Graduated Pathway. 

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Procedure 

1.Staff will work closely with parents and other specialist workers to ensure that any special learning programme is being properly carried out  

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2.The setting will make available to parents of children with SEND information on: 

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-The settings SEND policy and procedures

-Additional information about the graduated pathway (My Plan, My Plan Plus, EHCP Plan) 

-Assessment and decision making, emphasising the importance of the parents contribution 

-Support available to children with SEND within the setting and Local Educational Authority 

- Support available to parents.

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3. The setting can access additional support from outside agencies 

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4. Records and assessments will be kept up to date at all times and made available to a child's parents, with confidentiality being adhered to. 

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5. The key person is responsible for initial observations and any concerns are highlighted to the settings named SENDco. the SENDco and the child's key person will decide upon a way forward and liaise with the child's parent. The key person is responsible for completing any individual plans, which may lead to use of the Graduated Pathway, for children in their care.  

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