Accolades for pre-school and childminder

A pre-school in Keynsham and a childminder in Paulton are the first childcare settings in Bath and North East Somerset to receive a national Mark of Achievement for supporting young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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Bath Opportunity Pre-School, an early years specialist service based at Broadlands Academy in Keynsham, and Bev’s Childminding Services in Paulton have been awarded the accolade by training provider Dingley's Promise recognising their passion and commitment to inclusive practice for early years children.

Dingley's Promise provides free practical skills and knowledge training to childcare practitioners so they can offer children with SEND the support they need.

Bath & North East Somerset Council works in partnership with Dingley’s Promise to support childcare providers in B&NES to sign up to the training and make their settings more inclusive.