
Audience
All practitioners working with children in the early years.
Aims
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.
Practitioners will consider how reasonable adjustments can be implemented to meet the needs of the unique child can be met.
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.
* 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.
* 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.