Nursery World Webinar to Showcase New Government-Funded Early Years SENCo Training

Nursery World is set to host an informative webinar, sponsored by Best Practice Network (BNP), focusing on new government-funded training opportunities for Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos). The session is designed to demonstrate how early years educators can effectively identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within their settings. This training initiative reflects growing recognition that early identification and intervention during the foundational years can significantly improve outcomes for children with additional needs. The webinar will provide practical guidance on the Best Practice Network's Early Years SENCo training programme, which equips nursery staff and childminders with the skills needed to recognise developmental delays and learning difficulties. Attendees will learn about evidence-based approaches to creating inclusive environments and implementing targeted support strategies before children transition into formal schooling. The government funding for this training underscores national priorities around building capacity within the early years sector to manage rising SEND identification rates. For local authorities and cabinet members with responsibility for children's services, this development signals important shifts in how SEND support is resourced at the earliest stages of education. Strengthening the knowledge base of Early Years SENCos can help reduce pressure on later statutory services whilst ensuring that families receive timely guidance and support. The webinar offers valuable insight into how funded professional development opportunities can enhance local early years provision and contribute to more effective multi-agency working around emerging SEND needs.