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SENCO training is a priority for Kent

Management Careers & Training
Karen Faux finds out how one local authority is focusing on special needs in its opportunities for CPD

Kent County Council is offering a wide-ranging early years CPD programme for 2012, highlighting its commitment to working in partnership with its local providers and maintaining a high quality of services.

A continuing focus is special educational needs and SENCO training. Last November Kent held its second Leading Early Years SENCO conference, which was attended by around 80 delegates and provided six workshops.

Jane Nolan, manager for early years and childcare, leadership and workshop development says, 'In the last four years we have identified professionals who take responsibility for leading the provision for SEN. These practitioners have undertaken an accredited Institute of Education early years SENCO programme. The IOE has been measuring the impact of the training.

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