Guidance

Early years level 3 SENCO

Role description and qualification specification for early years special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs).

Applies to England

Documents

Details

This guidance is for:

  • awarding organisations
  • training providers
  • early years practitioners
  • early years employers
  • childminders

The qualification specification sets out what an accredited level 3 early years SENCO qualification should cover.

The role description helps to clarify the role of an early years SENCO working in group provision or as a childminder.

They should both be read alongside the SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years guidance.

Updates to this page

Published 18 January 2022

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