SEN
SEN Support
Here at Teddy Bear Day Care, we have staff trained to identify and support children’s additional needs, and many have experience of supporting a range of needs. We have a member of staff responsible for SEND (the special educational needs coordinator, or 'SENCO').
We provide a range of activities to stimulate and engage children’s minds, using their interests in an environment where the children feel loved, supported and nurtured.
We have created a sensory room which is a therapeutic space with a variety of equipment that provides children with special needs with personalised sensory input, this helps these children calm and focus themselves so they can be better prepared for learning and interacting with others.
Once you’ve registered, you will get an invite to look around our nursery, and find out who their Key Person will be. Their Key Person will be there to guide them through their time with us. They’ll help your child grow, spot any specific needs, and keep you updated on how they’re doing. Plus, they’ll be there to support your family to boost your child’s development outside of the nursery, too.
When your child starts with us, the Key Person will set up some ‘Settling In’ calls, usually during the first few weeks. These calls are to see how your child is settling in and give you a chance to ask any questions. If your child needs any special educational support, the Key Person will work closely with you to make sure they get the right help, ensuring they keep progressing both at the nursery and with outside services.
Meet Emma, Our SENCO
Emma's got Level 3 training in Childcare and Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO), and she really knows her stuff. She's all about creating inclusive learning spaces where every child gets the support they need to shine. Emma’s famous for her creative approaches and her knack for working smoothly with staff, parents, and specialists. She’s a big believer in early intervention and loves helping children reach their full potential.
We collaborate with a variety of services and professionals, including but not limited to:
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Portage
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Specialist Teaching and Learning Services
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Speech and Language Therapy
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Community Paediatricians
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Useful Links for SEND:
KELSI: Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) in Early Years
SEND Local Offer
SEND Guide for Early Years
Support for parents:
Autism Apprentice | The Autism Apprentice CIC
www.autismapprentice.co.uk Helping families caring for a young autistic person navigate their way through the system. programmes, support, information, form filling, education, autism, strategies, interventions
MIDAS & STLS - Meadowfield School
Parent/Carer training courses include ASD Sleep Attachment All training is delivered by a team of specialists for more info https://www.meadowfield.kent.sch.uk/midas-and-stls
Children's Therapies - The Pod | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (kentcht.nhs.uk)
www.kentcht.nhs.uk/childrens-therapies-the-pod We support children and young people to develop their skills to their full potential, so they can participate in everyday activities. We work in partnership with you, your child and any other important people in their life.
www.iask.org.uk Here you will find films, resources and links that can help your child achieve their therapy goals. We work in partnership with you, your child and any other important people in their life.
www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's communication skills through simple interaction and play.
Home - Solihull Approach | Parenting (solihullapproachparenting.com)
solihullapproachparenting.com Across the UK and internationally, the Solihull Approach supports mental health and wellbeing in parents, children, schools, older adults and high stress workplaces through an evidence based model in trainings, online courses and resources. password: invicta
www.familyfund.org.uk Family Fund provides grants, online learning courses and money advice for families with disabled or seriously ill children.
Home - Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives
speechandlanguage.org.uk We give families the confidence and skills to help their children. Access our free resources and learn more about ways to encourage children's speech and language development.