In Dorset, a more inclusive approach to #SchoolReadiness is helping meet the needs of children with #SEND.
Using #ValuingSEND has led to:
✅ Smoother transitions
✅ Earlier support
✅ Better family relationships
✅ Fewer specialist escalations
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"Illustration of a faceless person with short dark blue hair and a lime green shirt, set against a light green circular background."
"Samuel’s story is a perfect example of how Valuing SEND is making a difference.
Thanks to Katie at Loxley Forest School Nursery, he’s grown in confidence, is now using Makaton to communicate, and is joining in with his peers.
This is what co-production and listening looks like"
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Through our #ValuingSEND approach, we’ve supported Xander, a child with complex needs, to improve behaviour and communication. By working with his family and nursery staff, we’ve set him up for success as he transitions to mainstream school.
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#ValuingSEND #SEND
An image showcasing our report titled "Improving parent carer confidence and co-production in High Needs." The cover features a blue design with wave patterns, a pink arrow, and an image of two children collaborating. The open pages highlight a spider graph titled "Valuing SEND," which maps the needs of children with SEND, accompanied by a descriptive explanation. Another section, titled "The high needs continuum," outlines key themes in supporting children with high needs through a visually appealing layout of colourful boxes. The report has a modern design, aimed at informing and inspiring change. Our Caption reads; Dorset Council is rethinking school readiness! Using #ValuingSEND, Dorset helps children with #SEND thrive by:✅Mapping needs ✅Supporting schools ✅Building family confidence Amanda Davis: “Some children will now experience years in mainstream with support.” Read more: http://bit.ly/4hnjytf #EarlyYears
Dorset Council is rethinking school readiness!
Using #ValuingSEND, Dorset helps children with #SEND thrive by:✅Mapping needs ✅Supporting schools ✅Building family confidence
Amanda Davis: “Some children will now experience years in mainstream with support.”
Read more: bit.ly/4hnjytf
#EarlyYears
