1. How does the early years setting know if children need extra help and what should I do if I think my child may have special educational needs or disabilities?

On-going observational assessments and regular progress reviews are carried out including a two-year check. This will identify any areas in which a child is not making progress

If you have any concerns about your child’s development, it is important that you share these concerns with your child’s key person so further assessment can be made.

 

2. How will early years setting staff support my child?

At Rascals Pre-School Playgroup every child is allocated their own key person.  The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (Sendco) is responsible for overseeing the planning of support for individual children’s needs using a child centred support plan. All plans are reviewed regularly together with parents. 

 

3. How will the curriculum be matched to my child’s needs?

A system of planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reviewing ensures that children with special educational needs and disabilities are appropriately involved in all stages of the curriculum.  

 

4. How will both you and I know how my child is doing and how will you help me to support my child’s learning?

The setting aims to involve parents in the shared record keeping about their children – both formally or informally.  The key person will discuss with parents/carers how they are supporting children’s individual needs and make suggestions as to how parent/carers are able to support their child’s needs outside

the setting.

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5. What support will there be for my child’s overall wellbeing?

The key person will be the primary carer within the setting and responsible for providing personal care, supporting the child in accessing the learning environment and in developing relationships with their peers and other practitioners. They are also responsible for observing, planning and assessing development and regularly reporting to parent/and other carers involved with the child. 

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6. What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?

The setting has access to a number of services available in the locality, linked to the child’s

identified needs, such as Speech and Language Therapists and Heath Visitors and referrals are made when necessary.

 

7. How will my child be included in activities outside the early years setting including trips?

Parents/carers of children with additional needs will be fully consulted prior to any outing ensuring that

any concerns expressed by the parents/carers are discussed and resolved.  The setting will ensure that adequate qualified staffing will accompany the children on the outing and that all necessary resources

are made available.

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8. How accessible is the early years setting environment? (Indoors and outdoors)

The premises are fully accessible for wheelchair users.  Each external entrance/exit is accessed via a slope with handrail including access to the garden.  All internal doors are wide enough for wheelchair

users to manoeuvre around the premises. 

 

9. How will the early years setting prepare and support my child to transfer to a new setting/school?

When it is time to move on to school or to the next stage, the key person, together with the child and their parents/carers will meet with the relevant professionals in order to discuss the child’s transition.  This will include discussions regarding strategies used within the setting to support the child.  

 

10. How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child will receive?

All children with special educational needs and/or disabilities will have a child centred Individual Support Plan.  This will be developed with the parents/carers and child’s full involvement. 

 

11. How are parents involved in the early years setting? How can I be involved?

Parents/carers are fully welcomed into the setting.  Opportunities to stay and play are offered every

half term.

 

This document was last updated on 26th February 2026