Business Details
6 Years
experience
Trusted SEN Childcare & Support Services
SENNIES is a specialist SEN recruitment and training agency dedicated to connecting families with exceptional childcare professionals tailored to children's unique needs. Our team combines lived experience as caregivers with professional expertise in SEN to provide compassionate, personalised support. We prioritise understanding each family's requirements before matching them with highly trained professionals, ensuring placements foster long-term relationships that help children thrive. With a leadership team comprising award-winning entrepreneurs, NHS veterans, and SEN specialists, we champion inclusion and dignity in every aspect of our work. Our services extend beyond families to include local authorities, schools, and businesses seeking SEN training and inclusive recruitment solutions.We operate with transparency, offering flexible placement options and ongoing support to both families and childcare professionals. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by numerous success stories from families who credit SENNIES with transforming their home lives through tailored SEN support. We provide free accredited training for registered professionals and maintain rigorous compliance checks to ensure the highest standards of care. Our community-driven approach fosters collaboration between families, caregivers, and organisations to create inclusive environments where every child can reach their potential. Through continuous innovation and a deep understanding of SEN challenges, we strive to make inclusion the standard rather than the exception in childcare services.
Services
SEN Nanny Placements
Hourly Care Support
SEN Training Courses
Recruitment Consultancy
EOTAS Packages
Holiday Sennie Support
EHCP Guidance
Drama Therapy
Specialist Tutoring
Inclusion Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We match families with SEN professionals through a rigorous, personalised process
- Our team includes award-winning SEN specialists with lived experience
- We offer free accredited training for registered childcare professionals
- We maintain rigorous compliance checks including Enhanced DBS verification
- Our placements come with ongoing support and replacement guarantees
What people say
Real choice and support
Perfect match for family
Rolls Royce level service
Transformed home life
Perfect fit for development
Services
SEN Nanny Placements
We provide expert-matched SEN nannies for children with autism, ADHD, PDA and complex care needs. Our rigorous selection process ensures caregivers have both professional qualifications and lived experience. Families receive ongoing support and replacement guarantees to ensure long-term successful placements.
Hourly Care Support
Our pay-per-hour placements offer flexible SEN support without employment responsibilities. We handle all employer obligations while providing experienced professionals for part-time or full-time requirements with minimum 12-hour weekly commitments.
SEN Training Courses
We deliver bespoke SEN training programs for families, schools and organisations. Our evidence-based courses cover autism awareness, behaviour management and inclusive practices, available both in-person and online to accommodate different learning preferences.
Recruitment Consultancy
Our specialist recruitment service connects organisations with qualified SEN professionals for permanent or fixed-term contracts. We handle compliance checks and provide ongoing support while ensuring candidates match both technical requirements and organisational values.
EOTAS Packages
We coordinate Education Otherwise Than At School solutions through qualified teachers and SEN specialists. Our team manages homeschooling arrangements, curriculum development and local authority compliance for children unable to attend mainstream schools.
People
Georgia
CEO & Founder
Award-winning neurodiverse entrepreneur with 15 years' SEN experience. Founded SENNIES in 2020 to address childcare gaps. Combines performing arts background with Masters-level education in inclusive SEN practices to lead strategic development.
Anita
Director
Former NHS senior manager with 20 years' leadership experience. Neurodivergent professional specialising in compliance and service delivery. Ensures quality standards across placements while leveraging personal SEN parenting experience to guide organisational strategy.
Emily
Client & Sennie Engagement Manager
Qualified teacher with specialist knowledge in EOTAS provisions. Manages pay-per-hour placements and homeschool packages. Uses classroom experience to bridge educational requirements with practical SEN support solutions for families and professionals.
Aimee
PA to CEO
Experienced SEN advocate and organisational expert. Supports CEO with strategic operations while contributing to recruitment decisions. Brings personal parenting experience to ensure family-centric approaches across business operations.
Laura
Recruiter
Experienced SEN professional with dual expertise as former nanny and support specialist. Applies practical childcare knowledge to recruitment decisions. Focuses on matching caregivers' specialist skills with families' specific requirements through thorough vetting processes.
Questions
What SEN specialisms do your caregivers cover?
Our professionals specialise in autism, ADHD, PDA, complex care needs, and associated therapies. We maintain detailed profiles to match specific requirements with appropriate specialists.
How does the placement guarantee work?
Permanent placements include one-month free replacement with optional extended cover. Hourly placements receive up to three free replacements annually if caregiver changes are needed.
Can you support EOTAS education arrangements?
Yes, we coordinate complete EOTAS solutions with qualified teachers and SEN specialists. Our team manages curriculum development, local authority compliance, and progress monitoring for home-educated children.
What training do your SENNIES receive?
Registered professionals access free accredited online training plus partner-led specialist courses covering autism awareness, behaviour management, and therapeutic interventions to enhance care capabilities.
How are caregivers vetted?
All candidates undergo Enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, and competency interviews. We assess both technical qualifications and personal attributes to ensure quality matches for families' specific needs.
Do you work with local authorities?
Yes, we partner with social services and local authorities to provide SEN training, recruitment solutions, and inclusion consultancy. Our team delivers evidence-based strategies for building accessible community environments.
