Triangle Pre-School

SEN. Last Ofsted Inspection Grade: Good. a SEND Policy stating how childrens needs are supported within the setting (available on the settings website or by request). a qualified, experienced member of staff as their SENCo (special educational needs coordinator) to oversee day to day support of children with SEND, work closely with parents and, if necessary, external professionals. ongoing training and development to help staff recognise and support children with a range of SEND. links with Health Visitors involved in universal progress checks or developmental reviews i.e. 27th Month Integrated Reviews that support identification of additional need. links with Childrens Centres and the process for referring families for Early Support or MAT Multi Agency Team support if needed. links with an Area SENCo who supports children with SEND transferring into and out of the setting and into school. links with specialist teams from education and health services who can inform, advise and support parents and settings to meet the needs of children with SEND.
Referrals require parental permission.
understand the criteria and process for applying for the Disability Access Fund (DAF).
understand when it may be appropriate to apply for Early Years Inclusion Funding.
understand when it may be appropriate to apply for an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment to identify if additional support provided through a statutory Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan) is necessary.
EHC Plans are reviewed every 6 months for children in early years settings.
15 vacancies for 2 -4 years old (Funded spaces accepted).
Hackney's Local Offer website is a free and impartial service provided by the London Borough of Hackney in partnership with the NHS, local education, health and community services.
The information contained within the website is available for the purposes of identifying services and provision that may be available to children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Anyone working with children and young people will be required to have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service Check (the replacement for the Criminal Record Check), safeguarding policies and insurance in place, which they should make available to you on request.