EYFS: Identifying whether a child has SEN or language delay due to having English as an additional language
29 October 2018
With Increasing numbers of EAL children entering the Early years Foundation Stage it is essential that all practitioners have a thorough understanding of how to identify SEN in children who have English as an additional language.
”Identifying and assessing SEN for young children whose first language is not English requires particular care. Early years practitioners should look carefully at all aspects of a child’s learning and development to establish whether any delay is related to learning English as an additional language or if it arises from SEN or disability. Difficulties related solely to learning English as an additional language are not SEN”.
SEN Code of Practice: Identifying Needs in the Early Years
The Inclusion Support Service Kent are offering training - Identifying EAL / SEN or both in the EYFS (PDF, 191.5 KB) - to support EYFS practitioners and reception teachers to develop their knowledge and understanding in this area to ensure that they are providing the best support possible and obtaining the desired outcomes for their EAL children.
To book a place, please go to The Education People: Schools CPD online
Contact Details
Gillie Heath
Email: Gillie.Heath@kent.gov.uk
Telephone: 03000 41 70 93