and also ensures targeted early help services are provided to address support needs which aims to improve outcomes for children. Early For Lifelong Learning (ACE) indicators are used in Flying Start Home learning •Accounting and Children Centre groups as an assessment of children’s development. It helps to celebrate children’s achievements but may also identify developmental delay. Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is also used throughout outreach work, all •Early universal and targeted groups and children’s groups (crèche). This toolkit enables staff to track a child’s development, and then plan activities to meet the child’s individual interests. Diaries are used through Flying Start home visiting and universal and targeted groups. This •Play encourages conversations between parents and staff, and supports parental understanding of their child’s development. Is the environment Somer Valley Children’s Centres are accessible with suitable access for wheel chair users. We have even flooring and well lit areas and accessible toilets. We do not however have hearing loops accessible to all? installed. We aim to provide an enabling environment where children and adults can play and explore together in a fully inclusive way. What skills and The centre staff have a wide range of which is relevant professional backgrounds and experience to meeting the needs of local families. This is enhanced by further workforce development training experience do staff and updating of knowledge which is incorporated into practice to support children and families. have All that deliver service to children with SEND have access to the following training : SENCO Portage Home Learning Makaton Baby massage What services are A named Lead Professional who will coordinate services for your child using a Key person • approach. The chosen Transition lead professional (who may or may not be the same as the Lead available for Professional) will also provide transition support and join together services through a team around families?
and also ensures targeted early help services are provided to address support needs which aims to improve outcomes for children. •Accounting Early For Lifelong Learning (ACE) indicators are used in Flying Start Home learning and Children Centre groups as an assessment of children’s development. It helps to celebrate children’s achievements but may also identify developmental delay. •Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is also used throughout outreach work, all universal and targeted groups and children’s groups (crèche). This toolkit enables staff to track a child’s development, and then plan activities to meet the child’s individual interests. •Play Diaries are used through Flying Start home visiting and universal and targeted groups. This encourages conversations between parents and staff, and supports parental understanding of their child’s development. Is the environment accessible to all? Somer Valley Children’s Centres are accessible with suitable access for wheel chair users. We have even flooring and well lit areas and accessible toilets. We do not however have hearing loops installed. We aim to provide an enabling environment where children and adults can play and explore together in a fully inclusive way. What skills and experience do staff have The centre staff have a wide range of professional backgrounds and experience which is relevant to meeting the needs of local families. This is enhanced by further workforce development training and updating of knowledge which is incorporated into practice to support children and families. All that deliver service to children with SEND have access to the following training : SENCO Portage Home Learning Makaton Baby massage What services are available for families? • A named Lead Professional who will coordinate services for your child using a Key person approach. The chosen Transition lead professional (who may or may not be the same as the Lead Professional) will also provide transition support and join together services through a team around
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