Inclusion in Wraparound Settings

What do we mean when we say Wraparound?

Before we dive in, it’s important to understand what we mean by ‘wraparound settings’. Read the definition below as this understanding will be foundational for the rest of the course.

Wraparound refers to the government funded scheme to support before and after schools care which supports families to work and children to have great experiences outside of school. However we consider the sector to be anyone caring for school age children outside of the school day (remembering children are aged up to 18 when we talk about children and young people with SEND and safeguarding).  Out of school providers could be for example;

• Breakfast clubs run at a school or off the premises 
• After school clubs run at a school or off the premises 
• Holiday Clubs
• Leisure, outdoor or creative activities delivering Holiday Activity and Food sessions (HAF)
• Short Breaks provision
• Services offered by childminders
• Informal clubs and groups which meet after school and are not part of the school provision which may include faith based activities 

Out of School Activities could be run by a number of different providers for example private owners, charities, childminders, schools, voluntary groups etc, and often meet a number of family needs as well as offering some great experiences for children, for example enabling families to work, or simply having a break.

This course will take you approximately 2 – 3 hours to complete.

The course is made up of 6 modules. You can stop and start the course at any time you like, and your progress will be saved. The progress bar shows your progression through the course. The course has a range of hands-on activities to ensure learning is dynamic and engaging for all. To ensure authentic and relevant learning, all examples and case studies are based on real-life situations encountered by our team or shared by organisations we collaborate with. This approach makes the training highly practical and gives you direct, hands-on insights! To get the most out of the interactive elements and to note down key takeaways, please have a pen and paper handy (or open a digital notebook).

This course is comprised of six modules designed to guide you through:

1. Defining Inclusion: Understanding what it truly means (and what it doesn’t).
2. Developing an Enabling Environment: Practical strategies for creating an inclusive setting.
3. Understanding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): Exploring their impact on children and young people.
4. Amplifying the Voice of the Child: Listening, understanding, and responding working in partnership.
5. Working in Partnership: Collaborating Effectively to Support Children and Young People with SEND
6. Embedding Good Practice to Develop a Whole Setting: Consolidating your learning and planning your next steps.

Before we get going – A note on terminology

We recognise that terms like ‘special educational needs and disabilities (SEND),’ ‘additional needs,’ and ‘children with disabilities’ are used differently across various settings. While this course will consistently use ‘children with disabilities,’ in line with the Equality Act 2010, we encourage you to use the terms most familiar and appropriate for your own context. It’s also important to note that our use of the word ‘children’ throughout this training is intended to include all individuals up to the age of 18, covering young people as well.

Ready to begin?

Click the link below for Defining Inclusion: Understanding what it truly means (and what it doesn’t) to start….