SEND information report

Heading	Our Information
Setting Name	Yarburgh Community Preschool
Setting Manager and contact details	Emily Stevens, Manager 01342 300767 manager@yarburghpreschool.com
Setting SENco	Chelsea Bennett
How to get to your setting	We are conveniently located adjacent to Windmill Day Nursery. To find us, please follow the side path on the right-hand side of the building. Ample on-street parking is available nearby for parents and visitors.
About your setting	As a dedicated community-led preschool, we pride ourselves on building strong, collaborative partnerships with our families. We are committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive environment where every child feels welcomed, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.
Accessibility information	Our setting is committed to inclusivity and we proactively implement reasonable adaptations to meet the unique needs of every child and parent. Our facilities include accessible changing areas and restrooms to ensure comfort and dignity for all. For any children joining the setting with specialist needs requiring adaptions or enhanced ratios, we will meet with the family, contact any external agencies or healthcare professionals who are involved with the child to arrange a multi-agency meeting and complete a risk assessment for all possible scenarios. These meetings and risk assessments must be in place, insurance company notified and local authority involved prior to the child starting with us.
Supporting all children including how you work with families and identify any delay in children’s learning and development and support children with SEND.	We offer a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum for all children. We use the graduated approach; assess, plan, do, review and identify SEND early, involving parents and children at each stage. We work closely with parents, listen and act on any concerns or wishes. We hold regular parents meetings to share progress reviews, next steps and concerns that we may have. We inform parents routes that we can go down to obtain support. We also work closely with other professionals, such as Health Visitors, Speech and Language therapists and Child psychologists to support children with SEND. We welcome visits from external supporting agencies to help us with new strategies and recommendations to improve outcomes for all children. When children move on to other settings or schools, we ensure a smooth transition by communicating with the new school or setting, arranging visits, meeting with parents and sharing information.
How does the setting support improve physical health outcomes?	Children enjoy continuous access to our stimulating outdoor environment throughout the day. We offer a diverse range of age-appropriate physical equipment, both indoors and out, designed to promote active play, coordination, and healthy physical development. We have a healthy eating policy that is included in our induction pack and that we send out as a reminder to existing parents with recommendations of healthy lunchbox ideas. We closely monitor what children bring in for lunch and encourage them to make healthy choices. Children are encouraged to talk about oral health through various activities, such as oral hygiene Each year and share an information leaflet with parents about good oral health. Parents are asked during meetings if their child has a dentist and if not, are encouraged to register with one
How does the setting support improve mental and emotional health	We recognise and respond to the needs of all our children including their mental and emotional health needs. We carefully consider the child’s needs and any other relevant information such as family breakdown, family illness, bereavement and any other challenge or change that the child may be facing. We build positive relationships and use co-regulation strategies. We have a safe, calm, sensory area to support emotional regulation. Emotions are regularly discussed and explored through a range of stories and activities. Children’s input and ideas are encouraged, and we promote Fundamental British Values by teaching children that they have the right to be heard, can make their own decisions, and feel valued and respected in our setting. We communicate regularly with parents and carers and ensure parents feel confident to discuss sensitive issues with us, knowing that we can action referrals and support if needed. We reach out to families if we notice changes or feel they may benefit from exploring possible interventions available to them.
Clear information about how a family can access a place for their child	We warmly invite prospective families to book a personal tour of our setting either by calling on 01342 300767 or by emailing manager@yarburghpreschool.com. While a waiting list may apply for high-demand sessions, our admissions process is clear and accessible; full details, including our fees, terms and induction arrangements, are available on our website yarburghpreschoool.com.
Involvement in decision making	We value parent input through annual questionnaires and regular consultations. Daily transitions are supported by visual cards and ‘Now & Next’ boards. Furthermore, we provide consistent developmental updates via the Tapestry platform, ensuring parents remain central to their child’s learning journey.
Feedback	We actively encourage ongoing dialogue through our annual parent questionnaires and maintain an open-door policy, welcoming feedback and suggestions throughout the year.
Complaints	We strive for excellence in all areas; however, should a concern arise, we encourage immediate discussion with our staff. Formal complaints may also be directed to the Committee Chair via email, as detailed in our comprehensive Complaints Policy.

Specific Areas of Need

Area of Need	Our Information
Communication and Interaction	We have a language-rich environment and an experienced staff who use a range of strategies to support children’s communication and interaction including active listening, high-quality interactions, following the child’s lead, using open ended questions, modelling language and using visual prompts. Songs, stories and rhymes are part of our daily routines. We would involve other professionals such as a Health Visitor or Speech and language therapist if we felt the child’s needs required specialist input. We would also direct parents towards West Sussex’s Local Offer for further support services.
Social, Emotional and Mental Health	We have a robust Key Person system in place and build secure attachments. We have consistent routines to reduce anxiety by creating a safe, predictable environment and teach children self-regulation, encouraging them to use certain spaces and activities. Play and activities are used to discuss and name emotions. Practitioners also model behaviour and self-regulation. Praise is used to build self-esteem. We would involve other professionals such as a Health Visitor, Early Help or Child Development Centre if we felt the child’s needs required specialist input. We would also direct parents towards West Sussex’s Local Offer for further support services.
Cognition and Learning	Children learn through play in our setting. Practitioners use language and secure emotional attachments to foster curiosity and development. Practitioners model and scaffold to move children’s learning on during play. Repetition and routine are offered through continuous provision to allow children to reinforce their learning and build their confidence. We would involve other professionals such as a Health Visitor or Child Development Centre if we felt the child’s needs required specialist input. We would also direct parents towards West Sussex’s Local Offer for further support services
Physical	We offer free flow between the building and outside garden and offer a range of fine and gross-motor activities and play opportunities in both environments. We also plan movement activities each week, such as dance, movement and yoga. We would involve other professionals such as a Health Visitor or GP if we felt the child’s needs required specialist input. We would also direct parents towards West Sussex’s Local Offer for further support services.
Health/Medical	We work in close partnership with parents and medical professionals to meet a child’s needs. We aim to create a positive environment for every child. All children will be always treated fairly and included. Positive language will be used about the child’s condition to ensure it is a happy environment for the child. Adjustments will be made to ensure every child can access all activities. We have a medicines policy and healthcare plans for all children with specific medical conditions. Training for staff will be available where necessary. We encourage active play, promote healthy eating and support self-care skills such as hand washing. We would involve other professionals such as a Health Visitor or GP if we felt the child’s needs required specialist input. We would also direct parents towards West Sussex’s Local Offer for further support services.
Sensory	We provide a sensory rich environment with opportunities to explore different textures, scents and sounds. We observe children’s preferences and use this to inform our practice. We have a sensory area as well as active spaces. The children can also access tactile resources, mess-free sensory play and we make adjustments to resources and activities where needed. We would involve other professionals such as a Health Visitor or Child Development Centre if we felt the child’s needs required specialist input. We would also direct parents towards West Sussex’s Local Offer for further support services.