Empowering Inclusive Education: The SEND Network
The Golden Key Programme by nasen
Professional development funded by HEART Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub
Nasen's Golden Key training program upskills EY practitioners to identify and provide for the needs of all children in their care. It involves identifying individual needs, fostering trust with children and their parents/carers, and daily interaction with children to gain a holistic understanding of their preferences, interests, and development needs.
Delivered over four 2-hour sessions, the course will include reflective activities and practical strategies, designed to build practitioner confidence and develop an embedded inclusive approach. Registrants MUST commit to attending all four sessions.
Target audience: Practitioners working in the role of key person (not SENCOs), including childminders
Location: Sessions will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the online sessions via email.
Dates:
- Session 1: Tues 30 Sept
- Session 2: Tues 7 Oct
- Session 3: Tues 14 Oct
- Session 4: Tues 21 Oct
Times:
- Afternoon Cohort: 1:00-3:00 PM
- Evening Cohort: 6:00-8:00 PM
REGISTER: Afternoon Cohort
REGISTER: Evening Cohort
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The SEND Network
The SEND Network is a dynamic community of early years educators and professionals united by a shared commitment to inclusive practice. Through collaboration, innovation, and practical support, the network helps settings create environments where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
💡 What We Do
- Connect & Collaborate: Share insights, resources, and real-world solutions to strengthen SEND provision.
- Build Confidence: Through professional development, we empower practitioners to act early and effectively.
- Celebrate Strengths: We help reframe SEND from a deficit model to one that highlights potential, reassuring families and inspiring educators.
- Ensure Equity: By advocating for ordinarily available provision, we support consistent, high-quality support in mainstream settings—no diagnosis required.