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PVI SENCO Network and Professional Development Session - (virtual)

Join us for a dynamic online Early Years SENCO Forum, bringing together early years SENCOs and professionals to connect, share practice and strengthen confidence in an evolving SEND landscape.

This forum will feature a professional development session delivered by the Specialist Educational Psychology Team, exploring the vital role of attention and executive functioning in children's learning, communication and social development.

Drawing on developmental research and practical, everyday approaches, the session will provide an overview of executive functions, the stages of attentional development in the early years, and the attentional differences that children may experience. Participants will gain practical strategies to support early attention through positive relationships, environmental adaptations and engaging learning opportunities, with a strong focus on creating inclusive experiences for all children.

Alongside the training, the forum will include local and national SEND updates, opportunities for networking and professional dialogue, and dedicated time to reflect with colleagues on current challenges and effective approaches in practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand what executive functions are and why they matter in the early years.
  • Recognise the developmental stages of attention.
  • Identify factors that may affect a child's ability to attend.
  • Implement strategies to support early attention through relationships, the environment and activities.

This forum offers a supportive environment to think, share and learn together, strengthening understanding, practice and confidence in SEND leadership across the early years sector.

Via Zoom

For SENCOs in Private, Voluntary & Independent Early Years Settings in Lewisham

2 bookings per setting

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