Settings are expected to demonstrate:
• shared understanding across teams,
• confident early response,
• consistent approaches.
https://www.eyfstraininghub.com/blog/early-identification-in-early-years-what-the-new-schools-white-paper-really-means-for-send-practice
Children benefit most when all adults, not just SENCOs, understand support strategies.
• Whole-team safeguarding and SEND awareness.
• Shared language about behaviour and regulation.
• Staff feeling confident to notice and act.
https://www.eyfstraininghub.com/blog/multi-agency-working-in-early-years-what-the-white-paper-means-for-collaboration
• Including SEND discussions in induction.
• Using short CPD rather than large training blocks.
• Reflecting together after challenging situations.
• Supporting practitioner wellbeing alongside child wellbeing.
• Introduce monthly micro-training sessions.
• Use real scenarios for discussion.
• Align training with daily routines.
Confident staff notice vulnerability earlier — strengthening protection and emotional safety.
Strong SEND provision begins with confident practitioners.
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This article forms part of our Schools White Paper series supporting early years professionals.
You can read the full overview of the five key changes here:
👉 https://www.eyfstraininghub.com/blog/the-new-schools-white-paper-5-changes-early-years-settingsmust-know
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Related Reading: Schools White Paper Series
• The New Schools White Paper: 5 Changes Early Years Settings Must Know
• Early Identification in Early Years
• From EHCP Dependence to Early Support
• The Graduated Approach Explained
• Multi-Agency Working in Early Years
• Workforce Development and SEND Confidence
Kim Tupper is the Founder of EYFS Training Hub, providing practical, high-quality safeguarding and early years training for childminders and early years teams.
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