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Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Cognition and Learning Needs (PMLD) and Physical Needs

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  • 23 Oct 2023
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Cognition & Learning

In this case study we hear from Kath Dickinson, a Manager at ‘SEND to Learn’ Nursery in Blyth, Northumberland. Kath describes how she has worked to support a 2-year old child in her setting who has Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and physical needs.

Supporting Documents:

  • Example of multi agency goals for the child described in the case study
  • Example of a personal passport for the child described in the case study. Includes details of ‘characteristics of effective learning’ and ‘areas of learning and development: prime areas’
  • SEND provision map detailing universal, targeted and specialist provision

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