The Early Years Area SENCo Team
The Early Years Area SENCo Team covers all areas of Bath and North East Somerset. We provide support, guidance and challenge to over 250 Early Years group-based settings and registered childminders. We promote and support early identification of needs and effective inclusive practice, enabling settings to improve outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-5 years.
How can support be requested from the Early Years Area SENCo Team ?
Settings can make a request for Area SENCo support by calling the Area SENCo advice line (Wednesdays term time only) on 01225 396912 or by emailing area_sencos@bathnes.gov.uk.
Please note: Before submitting a request for Area SENCo involvement, SENCos must have contacted an Area SENCo, either via the advice line or email.
Contact information
The Area SENCo Team:
Bobbie Rogers, Area SENCo Advisory Teacher (07530 263041)
Verrity Simons, Area SENCo Advisory Practitioner (07875 488027)
Casual Early Years SENCos
Martha Bryant , Area SENCo Advisory Practitioner (Casual)
Lizzie Young, Area SENCo Advisory Practitioner (Casual)
Specialist Autism Support Service (SASS)
SASS support professionals working with Autistic children and young people across B&NES, and those attending educations setting outside of B&NES but still reside within B&NES. You can find full information about their service by exploring the SASS introductory padlet.
Within this padlet you will find information about strategies to support young children on the Autistic Spectrum during the early years and beyond. This is also linked below.
Early Years SEND Inclusion Panel (SENDIP)
The Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disability Inclusion Panel (SENDIP) supports children in their early years by arranging and implementing a package of support for a child.