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Special educational needs and disability (SEND)

Audience

All practitioners working with children in the early years.

Aims

An introduction to the requirements and process of making reasonable adjustments to practice and provision to support the unique child.

Throughout the session, practitioners will learn how to support children with special educational needs and disability (SEND) by looking at how to adapt the environment, practice, and the curriculum.

Date Time Location
Friday, 19 September 2025  10 am to 11.30 pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday, 2 March 2026  2 pm to 3.30 pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 6 pm to 7.30 pm Online via Microsoft Teams

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

Members £10.80
Non-members £18

* Cambridgeshire Essentials

Audience

This online session is for practitioners who are trained Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCo) within their setting. 

It is strongly recommended that SENCos' designated persons access the SENCo refresher annually, alongside attending at least one SENCo network session.

Aims

Develop an understanding of what contributes to an effective learning environment, both inside and outside

Additional information

Practitioners should update themselves on their setting's SEND procedures.

Date Time Location
Wednesday, 8 October 2025 1 pm to 2 pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Thursday, 20 November 2025  10 am to 11 am Online via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 1 pm to 2 pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Thursday, 19 March 2026  10 am to 11 am Online via Microsoft Teams 
Wednesday 6 May 2026   1 pm to 2 pm Online via Microsoft Teams 
Thursday 2 July 2026    10 am to 11 am Online via Microsoft Teams 

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

Members £7.20
Non-members £12
Membership credits 1 Essential credit

* Cambridgeshire Essentials

Audience

SENCo designated persons. This course is appropriate for the skills, knowledge, and experience of a level 3 practitioner, in some circumstances, a level 2 practitioner working toward a level 3.

Aims

Consider a range of developmental factors for children aged from birth to three, including the prime areas of learning.

Additional information

Settings may have a maximum of two trained designated persons - please do not book a place if you already have two trained.

Please note that this course will be delivered in three online sessions. There will be additional reading and setting-based tasks for learners to complete in between the sessions. Learners must complete all aspects, including the additional work, to complete the course.

Date Time Location
Thursday, 16 October 2025, Thursday, 23 October 2025, and Thursday, 6 November 2025  10 pm to 12 pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, Wednesday, 11 March 2026, and  Wednesday, 25 March 2026 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Thursday, 14 May 2026, Thursday, 21 May, and Thursday, 4 June 2026 10 am to 12 pm Online via Microsoft Teams

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

Members £43.20
Non-members £72
Membership credits 4 Essential credits

Audience

Setting SENCos.

Aims

SEND surgeries provide an opportunity for SENCo’s to discuss how to support emerging needs and get advice on next steps. They can help you understand the Early Support Pathway and the wider SEND offer. 

Additional information

The consultations are delivered via telephone and will be bookable in 30-minute slots. 

Please outline the areas you wish to cover when making your booking. 

Please note it is a requirement, unless parental permission is in place, that children remain anonymous.

Date Time Location

Monday, 22 September 2025

1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, and 5 pm

Telephone

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

9 am, 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm

Telephone

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm

Telephone

Thursday, 23 October 2025

9 am, 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm

Telephone

Monday, 10 November 2025

9 am, 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm

Telephone

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm

Telephone

Wednesday, 3 December 2025

9 am, 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm

Telephone

Thursday, 11 December 2025

1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm

Telephone

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

* Cambridgeshire Essentials

Learn more with additional benefits and training credits included in the CambsEYC annual membership offer.