• Are you a SENCO in an Early Years setting, or would you like to be?
• Would you like to learn more about the role of a SENCo, build your confidence in the role and increase your knowledge about how best to support children with SEND in your setting?
• Would you like opportunity to develop in your role as SENCO, to attend an annual SENCO networking event, work with other SENCos in the county; taking part in projects and sharing good practice with other SENCOs?
• This qualification will provide you with opportunities for all of the above.

Requirements for Level 3 Qualification for Early Years SENCOs in Buckinghamshire:

• Practitioners must have attended the 2 day Buckinghamshire SENCO training or an equivalent (this contributes towards the practical element of the course).
• Practitioners must attend the ‘launch event’ and will have opportunity to take part in 2 additional workshops.
• Practitioners should have the confidence and ability to lead others and implement good practice in their settings.
• Practitioners must have an interest in SEND and be able to demonstrate this through webinars and training courses attended and additional reading/ websites accessed. There is a place to add all relevant information on the expression of interest form below.

More information about the content of the course can be found on the Qual Hub website

To register an expression of interest to complete the next level 3 qualification for Early Years SENCOs in February 2025, please complete the expression of interest form below.

Level 3 Qualification Expression of Interest Form

Please contact earlyyearssend@buckinghamshire.gov.uk if you have any queries.