One member of staff has overall responsibility for the implementation of the Special Needs Policy and for liaison with staff, parents and external agencies with regard to all special educational needs issues. This person is designated the Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). The SENCO at Early Step’s Nursery is currently Emma Gosling.

All members of staff have responsibility for monitoring the progress of children and informing the SENCO if they believe a child may have special educational needs. All staff are responsible for supporting children with special educational needs and their parents, for implementing individual education plans and for ensuring children with special educational needs can fully participate in all the activities of the setting. More details are contained within the Special Needs Policy available to parents.

If you require further information, please e-mail the nursery staff on nursery@step-online.org.uk