Nursery World - Following the SEN Code of Practice

Writing an SEN policy This should cover your overall arrangements for children with SEN, including admissions, your access to specialist facilities, and any staff with specialist qualifications. Think about what resources you have; which people should be involved; who will identify and assess children, and where you will do this; how you will review your policy; and how you will deal with complaints.

This should cover your overall arrangements for children with SEN, including admissions, your access to specialist facilities, and any staff with specialist qualifications. Think about what resources you have; which people should be involved; who will identify and assess children, and where you will do this; how you will review your policy; and how you will deal with complaints.

Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Involve children and parents in IEPs as far as possible. Discuss what you're doing, and see if children can choose some of their own activities.

IEPs should only cover the additional things you do - a maximum of three or four targets, based on what the child's already doing, which can be achieved in about three months and reviewed on a set date. Decide which staff should be involved, the timetable, the benchmarks for success, and the equipment you will need.

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