RISE | Inclusion Offer

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find all the latest DfE guidance, national research and local offer to support Inclusion here. 

 

 

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New SEND and Inclusion Training Materials

We know training on SEND is a priority for education settings across the country. That is why, as part of the government's £200 million investment in SEND professional development, the Department has launched two complementary professional development offers:

• A new, free online training package on SEND and inclusion for early years educators;
• The first set of SEND In-House Training Materials for schools and post-16 settings.

 

Online training package for early years educators 

Funded by the Department for Education and developed and delivered by Dingley’s Promise, 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: Early Years CPD Training - Dingley's Promise

 

In House Training materials for schools and post-16 settings

Developed by Ambition Institute, the materials for schools and post-16 settings are intended to support leaders, teachers and support staff, including teaching assistants, to unite around a shared understanding of inclusion and agree approaches that help learners to belong, achieve and thrive. The materials can be adapted and edited to reflect local needs and priorities.  

 

The first set of materials for schools and post 16 settings includes: 

• introductory content on SEND reform and inclusive teaching; 

• an introduction to the proposed Areas of Development; 

• speech, language and communication development materials; and 

• facilitator guidance and supporting resources.  

 

The materials are available on GOV.UK:

• Schools: SEND and Inclusion Training for Mainstream Schools

 

• Post-16 settings: SEND and Inclusion Training for Post-16 Settings

 

Universal SEND Services – Neurodiversity CPD 

 

On 29 September, new neurodiversity ‘train the trainer‘ materials are being published to support schools and post-16 settings to embed a strong understanding of neurodiversity across the whole setting’s approach to inclusion.  

Access the materials here: https://www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk/page/neurodiversity-awareness 

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