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As a network quality assured Child minder, I will have regard to the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. I will work closely with parents to listen to their views so as to build on children’s previous experiences, knowledge, understanding and skills and provide opportunities to develop in the six areas of learning:
I will observe and monitor individual children’s progress throughout the Foundation Stage and where a child appears not to be making progress either generally or in a specific aspect of learning I will present them with different opportunities or use alternative ways of learning. If I identify that a child has special educational needs then I will use the graduated approach as described in the Code of Practice. (Early Years Action and Early Years Action Plus). I will discuss my observations and any proposed plans with the parents in a way that encourages them to contribute their knowledge and understanding of their child and allows them to raise any concerns they may have about their child’s needs and the provision that is being made for them. I will, with parents’ permission, use Individual Child Plans. These will record information about the short term targets set for the child, the teaching strategies and the provision to be put in place, when the plan will be reviewed and the outcome of the action taken. I will continually review the ICPs and seek the parents’ views on the child’s progress. I will seek support from the Network Coordinator and the Area Special Educational Needs Coordinator. I will continue to develop my knowledge of special educational needs by attending training where possible and by reading literature provided to me by the coordinators. I urge any parents/ carers or children reading this policy if they feel anything is needed to be added or altered to talk to me and together we can look at strategies and plans to ensure that your child receives the support required.
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