Two children with SEND playing a board game in school

Using the prime areas of learning to support young children with SEND

  • Webcasts
  • 21 Dec 2017
early years
Webcast

In this webcast, we will look at what we mean by ‘behaviour’ and what children might be trying to communicate through their behaviours.

Some questions/ideas to think about while you listen/read:

What do you think the word ‘behaviour’ refers to?

How do you observe behaviour in your setting?

What do you think young children’s behaviours help us to understand?

Suitable for: SENCO, Support staff, Teacher, Teaching Assistant

Full access to this resource is available for:


Free

You must be logged in to to get access

LOG IN

You may be interested in

parent playing with child

Time Together with your Toddler

  • General
  • 07 Sep 2026
Free
early years
guide

This booklet has been produced by nasen for parents, carers and families of all children in the Early Years but particularly those with SEND. It gives ideas for places to look for activities to do with young children from trusted and well-known sources.

View resource
An image of an early years child playing with a colourful wooden toy

SEND Code of Practice & EYFS Framework – what they say

  • General
  • 07 Sep 2026
Free
early years

This resource is a quick reference guide which highlights the key messages for SEND in the context of early years. It can be printed out and displayed, used as the focus of a staff meeting or kept in the front of a practitioner’s planning folder.

View resource

Supporting SEND - Observing Learners in Northern Ireland

  • General
  • 02 Sep 2026
Free
early years
Northern Ireland

Thanks to Lois Totton (Senior Lecturer, Stranmillis University College) and Dr Brenda Montgomery (Chair of the nasen Northern Ireland Advisory Group); this “Observing Learners” resource has been adapted to support educational professionals and practitione

View resource

Early Years SEND Review Guide

  • General
  • 24 Oct 2025
Free
early years
SEND Review
WSS Review Guide

The Early Years SEND Review Guide was developed for Early Years practitioners and reviewers, to support the review and development of inclusive provision and practice.

View resource