SEND

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders.

This six session course is open to childminders working with early years children in South Gloucestershire.  This course equips childminders with essential knowledge and practical strategies to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  It covers inclusive practices, early identification, working with families, and accessing support services.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire education professionals working in the early years, which includes Childminders, Pre-Schools, Nurseries and School Reception Classes.

This two session virtual course by Autism Education Trust (AET) provides delegates with an introduction to autism.  It is most appropriate for colleagues who are working in early years with little or no past experience of working and caring for children with autism.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire education professionals working in the Early Years, which includes Childminders, Pre-Schools, Nurseries and School Reception Classes.

This in-person Autism Education Trust (AET) module will help delegates to think about the reasonable adjustments that can be made to support young autistic children in their setting, with the aim of creating long lasting impactful change to the early years environment. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire educational professionals working in the Early Years, which includes Childminders, Pre-Schools, Nurseries and School Reception Classes.

This three session virtual course is an in-depth training around identification and support focusing on the four areas of need.  A basic knowledge of autism is needed and it is suggested that delegates will have already completed Autism Education Trust: Making Sense of Autism.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire education professionals working in the Early Years, which includes Childminders, pre-schools, nurseries and school reception classes.

This in-person Autism Education Trust module is intended for early years delegates who have had some previous training or have experience of working with autistic children and who want to deepen their understanding of autistic play.   

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire professionals working in the Early Years, which includes Childminders, pre-schools, nurseries and school reception staff.

This in-person Autism Education Trust (AET) session aims to provide delegates with the knowledge, skills and understanding to plan transitions and implement processes to improve the education and well-being of children in the Early Years.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire SEND trained Childminders.

This virtual 1.5 hour network is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders who have previously completed the SEND Childminder training.  It will be an opportunity to network with other South Gloucestershire Childminders to continue your professional development in supporting and including all children through professional discussions and collaboration. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire SEND trained Childminders.

This virtual 1.5 hour network is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders who have previously completed the SEND Childminder training.  It will provide an opportunity to network with other Childminders, continue your professional development in supporting and including all children.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is the first in a series of SEND Surgeries suitable for SENDCOs and managers working in South Gloucestershire settings.  It will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss focused SEND topics and network with other early years settings.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is one of six surgeries covering different themes that delegates can choose based on their professional development needs.  There will also be an opportunity to network with other early years settings.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is one of six surgeries covering different topics that delegates can choose depending on their professional development needs.  There will also be an opportunity to network with other settings.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is one of six surgeries covering different themes that delegates can choose based on their professional development needs.  There will also be an opportunity to network with other settings.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is one of six surgeries covering different themes that delegates can choose based on their professional development needs.  there will also be an opportunity to network with other settings.