The Department of Education has published the first set of SEND In-House Training Materials to support schools and post sixteen settings in delivering professional development on SEND and inclusion.
The training materials form part of the government's wider commitment to strengthening support for children and young people with SEND and are designed to help settings build staff knowledge, confidence and understanding of inclusive practice.
The free, editable materials include structured training content, facilitator guidance, practical strategies and activities for discussion and reflection. They are designed to reduce the time needed to develop training materials locally and leaders can tailor them to their setting and use them during INSET days, staff meetings, staff development days and wider professional development programmes. Developed by Ambition Institute for DfE, the materials complement other SEND professional development opportunities, including the NPQ for SENCOs.
This first set of materials covers:
• Introduction to proposed SEND reforms and inclusive teaching
• Introduction to Areas of Development
• Speech, Language and Communication Development
•Supporting guidance for leaders and facilitators
Additional training materials will be published throughout the academic year, including further Areas of Development, practical teaching resources, case studies and professional development support materials.
Find out more and access the materials:
- Schools: www.gov.uk/government/collections/send-and-inclusion-training-for-mainstream-schools
- Post-16 settings: www.gov.uk/government/collections/send-and-inclusion-training-for-post-16-settings
Online training package for early years educators
In addition, a new online Early Years training package has been launched with Dingley’s Promise. Funded by the Department for Education the new online early years training is designed for all early years’ educators working with children aged 0-4 to strengthen inclusive practice and better identify and support the needs of children with SEND. The online courses can be accessed in a flexible way and are suitable for early years educators of all levels and in all types of settings, including childminders.
Early years educators will gain an understanding of the importance and benefits of an inclusive culture for all children as well as practical strategies to strengthen inclusive practice in their own settings. Modules on building strong, collaborative relationships with families and other professionals will support staff to gain a deeper understanding of how to meet all children’s needs and provide more tailored support.
These materials are available at: linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdingley.org.uk%2ftraining-eycpd%2f&c=E,1,x_BEoEUVzxL-ZsyzhMI4GGty6F0TAHopiYdQOe0SJ0574WLxguHNGg1FsaP-Tv5R5BNh8EDbrY0FEixcZBcQfebBSmNpUW6mXgTpaXT-JEfqeDdEpq74q3ofBVUe&typo=1
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