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EYFS: Inclusion Development Programme. The National Strategies Early Years Inclusion Development Programme Supporting children with Behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (is out soon).
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The National Strategies Early YearsInclusion Development Programme Supporting children withBehavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (is out soon)
For Early Years settings the Statutory Framework for the EYFS makes it clear that: • …providers should deliver individualised learning, development and care that enhances the development of children in their care and gives those children the best possible start in life. Every child should be supported individually to make progress at their own pace and children who need extra support to fulfil their potential should receive special consideration. Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, p9 paragraph 1.13 • ‘Meeting the individual needs of all children lies at the heart of EYFS.’ • providing the best possible start in life • providing an inclusive setting that promotes equality of opportunity • breaking down barriers to learning • inclusion is not optional: children have defined entitlements in this area and settings have legal responsibilities
Puddleducks Preschool ColchesterCommunication friendly spaces!
Case study St Nicholas Nursery and Preschool Colchester IDP – Speech , Language and Communication & Autism Greatest Impact; • Improving Practice – has taken staff through SL&C and Autism in small steps • Staff are more aware of own practice and also look for examples of good practice from colleagues – to put in individual staff folders • More aware of the impact on the children of changes to the environment and activities staff now present • Better transitions of SEN children into reception
How the materials are organised:according to the four Themes of the EYFS
Strategic approach Practitioners are encouraged to reflect on how they can apply the strategies described in the materials to the work they do in their settings. WHAT WE WOULD EXPECT HEADTEACHERS/SENCO TO DO: • Provide opportunities for staff to access the materials; - The booklet and DVD should be used in a group with colleagues - The booklet and DVD should form the basis of continuous professional development (CPD) sessions • Have it as part of their SEF • National Strategies Website for Early Years IDP http://www.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/search/inclusion/results/nav:46335
IPD - Autism Briefing; Tuesday 2nd March (2x½ day sessions) Phone Early years at County Hall for bookings.