Resources
Our team of education specialists have put together a bank of information, support and resources. This provides you easy access to the most up-to-date knowledge and support which is rooted in research and evidence-informed best practice.
Please note: Our resources reflect the terminology and accepted language of the moment in time at which they were produced, and sometimes, although content remains relevant and valid, as our knowledge and understanding grows, some of the terms may not be what we would now choose to use.
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Latest Resources
SEMH Tools
- Webcasts
- 21 Jun 2018
Free
This webcast shares existing free tools to inform whole school strategy development including the measurement and monitoring of social, emotional and mental wellbeing.
SEMH and SEND
- Webcasts
- 20 Jun 2018
Free
This webcast considers the potential crossover between SEMH and special educational needs or disabilities.
Speech, Language and Communication Needs in the classroom
- Webcasts
- 20 Jun 2018
Free
This pre-recorded webinar explores Speech, Language and Communication Needs in the classroom and some practical strategies to help meet these needs.
Meeting Needs in Maths
- Webcasts
- 14 Jun 2018
Free
This webcast will look at why pupils may be struggling in maths lessons, and what we can do in the classroom to support them so that they can learn effectively.
Acquired Brain Injury
- Webcasts
- 08 May 2018
Free
Presented by Louise Wilkinson - Head of Information and Learning for the Child Brain Injury Trust.
Meeting needs in literacy-based lessons
- Webcasts
- 12 Apr 2018
Free
This webcast will look at why pupils may be struggling in lessons involving literacy skills, and what we can do in the classroom to support them so that they can learn effectively.
Provision Management
- Webcasts
- 23 Mar 2018
Free
This pre-recorded webinar explores provision mapping and provision management and the difference between the two. It also offers some practical suggestions for developing your practice in this area.
Using the characteristics of effective teaching and learning to support young children with SEND
- Webcasts
- 28 Feb 2018
Free
In this webcast, we will look at how the characteristics of effective teaching and learning can contribute to inclusive teaching and learning. Throughout this webcast we will refer to these as ‘the characteristics’.
Using the prime areas of learning to support young children with SEND
- Webcasts
- 21 Dec 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at what we mean by ‘behaviour’ and what children might be trying to communicate through their behaviours.
The role of the SENCo in supporting children with SEND
- Webcasts
- 21 Dec 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at the role of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, or SENCo, in Early Years group settings that are not schools; this would mainly mean settings in the Private, Voluntary and Independent sector, or PVIs.
Role of the key person in relation to children with SEND
- Webcasts
- 19 Dec 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at the role of the key person with regard to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or SEND.
Understanding what young children's behaviours are trying to tell us
- Webcasts
- 08 Dec 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at what we mean by ‘behaviour’ and what children might be trying to communicate through their behaviours.
What are 'Special Educational Needs and Disabilities'?
- Webcasts
- 07 Dec 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at the legal definitions of ‘special educational needs’ and ‘disability’ which are currently used nationally.
Key documents to support children with SEND
- Webcasts
- 07 Dec 2017
Free
This webcast is one in a series which addresses practice for children in the Early Years with special educational needs and disabilities (abbreviated to SEND).
Understanding the wider world of the child and family
- Webcasts
- 29 Nov 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at the importance of understanding the wider world of the child and family, including culture, language and economic circumstances.
Understanding and promoting social and emotional wellbeing in young children
- Webcasts
- 28 Nov 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will consider how young children’s social and emotional wellbeing develops in the early years and how you can support it.
What inclusion is and how to support it?
- Webcasts
- 11 Nov 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at what we mean by the term ‘inclusion’.
'Team around the child and family' working together to support the child
- Webcasts
- 07 Nov 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at the importance of working in collaboration with other professionals to support the child and family.
Listening to every child
- Webcasts
- 09 Oct 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at the importance of listening to every child as central to the delivery of effective inclusive practice for all young children.
A Graduated Approach
- Webcasts
- 14 Sep 2017
Free
In this webcast, we will look at what a ‘graduated approach’ is and how it can be used to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.