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
Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Contribution
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- 01 Nov 2023
Free
This is one of a series of additional resources to nasen’s Resilience Development Pack which can be used to support you as a parent, carer or professional working with young children to boost children’s resilience through everyday activities.
Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Competence
- General
- 01 Nov 2023
Free
This is one of a series of additional resources to nasen’s Resilience Development Pack which can be used to support you as a parent, carer or professional working with young children to boost children’s resilience through everyday activities.
Support Staff Observation Tool
- General
- 28 Oct 2023
Free
An editable document that can be completed electronically, this tool has been designed to help scaffold the observation process.
Top tips for understanding ADHD and supporting children in the classroom NI
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- 26 Oct 2023
Free
A useful document that can be used by classroom teachers and teaching assistants to understand and support children in the classroom with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Supporting SEND - Observing Learners in Northern Ireland
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- 24 Oct 2023
Free
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
Top tips for annual reviews
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
A quick reference sheet for ensuring your annual reviews run smoothly and that the family are central to the process.
Inclusion supports better Mental Well-Being
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
Danielle Brown MBE, a nasen patron, talks about how inclusion can support and develop mental wellbeing
Interventions decision-making flowchart
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
This flowchart can help you to be more effective in your use of interventions.
Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Cognition and Learning Needs (PMLD) and Physical Needs
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
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 ph
Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Cognition and Learning Needs (MLD), Social Emotional and Mental Health and Physical Needs
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
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 4-year old child in her setting who has Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Social, Emotional and
Early Years SENCO Calendar
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
This resource is a checklist/ guide to be used to support Early Years SENCOs in their role throughout the year.
EY key person's flowchart for children with emerging needs
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
If you are a key person working in the Early Years, this flowchart will help you to structure your response to children with emerging needs.
Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Cognition and Learning Needs (MLD), Sensory and Physical Needs
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
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 Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), sensory and physical
Early Years face-to-face CPD: Session 4
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
We have developed five training sessions for early years practitioners to enable them to deliver SEND CPD to staff within their own setting.
EY checklist for emerging concerns
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
This editable checklist will help practitioners in the Early Years to see what records they need to collect for a child about whom they have emerging concerns. There is text explaining what is needed and a one-page checklist to put in a child's file to su
Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
In this case study we hear from Sue Cullingford, a Preschool Leader at Stepping Stones Preschool in Bath. Sue describes how she has worked to support a 4-year old child in her setting, identified as needing additional support around Social, Emotional and
Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Communication and Interaction Needs (Northumberland)
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
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 4-year old child in her setting who has Communication and Interaction Needs
Early Years SEND Case Study: Allexton Nursery
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
Read about how one nursery uses effective inclusive practice to meet the needs of all their children, including those with SEND.
Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Communication and Interaction Needs (South West)
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
In this case study we hear from Louise Hewings, a Manager at First Steps Day Nursery in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES). Louise describes how she has worked to support a 3-year old child in her setting who has cystic fibrosis
Early Years Settings SEND and Inclusion Pledge poster
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- 23 Oct 2023
Free
A free-to-download poster which you can display in your reception area, this pledge shows your parents and visitors that you are committed to meeting the needs of all children, including those with SEND.