A Small Steps Approach to Learning for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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Audience:

• SENDCos in mainstream school who need to gain a better understanding of Early Years SEND practice. 
• Early Years Leaders
• Early Years SENCos
• Nursery Managers
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants

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A two and a half day course consisting of 7 modules, plus an opportunity for practitioners to reflect on their learning
and consider the implementation of the Portage model into daily practice.

• Improve your everyday practice to the benefit of all children, not just those with additional needs.
• Develop and achieve real, meaningful inclusion in your setting
• Increase your confidence in working with children with more complex and higher-level developmental needs

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Day 1
Wednesday 20.11.2024 - 09:00 – 16:00

Day 2
Thursday 21.11.2024 - 09:00 -16:00

Half day reflection
Wednesday 15.01.2025 - 09:00-12:00

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Day 1
Wednesday 05.02.2025 - 09:00-16:00

Day 2
Thursday 06.02.2025 - 9:00-16:00

Half day reflection
Tuesday 25.03.2025 - 9:00-12:00

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Day 1
Tuesday 24.06.2025 - 9:00 -16:00

Day 2
Wednesday 25.06.2024 - 09:00 – 16:00

Half day reflection
Wednesday 16.07.2025 - 09:00 –12:00

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Led by:
Portage Team

Venue:
Kingfisher Suite, Riverside Centre, Minton Lane, North Shields NE29 6DQ

Booking:
portage team

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