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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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
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mental health

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

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EY key person's flowchart for children with emerging needs

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  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
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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.

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EY checklist for emerging concerns

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  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
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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

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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
Free
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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 ph

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Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Communication and Interaction Needs (Northampton)

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  • 23 Oct 2023
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Communication and interaction

In this case study we hear from Heidi Robertson, a Deputy Manager and SENCO at Noah’s Ark Playgroup in Northampton. Heidi describes how she has worked to support a 3-year old child in her setting, identified as needing additional support around communicat

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'Teaching Play': helping children with autism learn to play

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  • 10 Oct 2023
Free
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Communication and interaction

Kay Smith, an Area Senco, shares her experience of helping children with autism learn how to play. This article originally appeared in 'Special' in March 2016

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Supporting SEN - Universal Provision

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  • 07 Oct 2023
Free

This resource is an informative document suitable for all teaching staff which can be used to offer information and guidance to teaching staff. Benefits of using this resource to increase knowledge and understanding of the concept of Universal Provision i

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Supporting SEN- Vocabulary

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  • 07 Oct 2023
Free

This resource can be used by all teaching staff to give ideas about ways to extend vocabulary to support all learners

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Supporting SEND-Observing Learners

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  • 06 Oct 2023
Free
Observing learners

This supportive guidance resource will support education professionals in using a variety of observation techniques when observing learnings of all ages. By using this resource you will gain a wider knowledge of a range of observ

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The journey to establishing a powerful teaching assistant network - a model for change

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  • 05 Oct 2023
Free
nasen Live

These slides were presented by Abi Joachim at nasen Live 2021.

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SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What SENCOs need to know

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  • 02 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP

To support SENCOs, we have extracted the key changes from the DfE’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan which are most relevant.

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SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What post 16 leaders need to know

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  • 02 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP

To support post-16 leaders and other professionals, we have extracted the key changes from the DfE’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan which are most relevant.

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SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What specialist school leaders and teachers need to know

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  • 02 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP

To support special school leaders and teachers, we have extracted the key changes from the DfE’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan which are most relevant.

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National Award for SEN Co-ordination SENCO Research Posters

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
SENCO Research Poster

We have included examples from the ‘nasen live 2021’ display of the small-scale action research projects carried out by SENCOs and aspiring SENCOs for their National Award for SEN Co-ordination coursework.

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Routes to becoming a Teacher of Learners with SEND

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free

There can be very few careers more rewarding than being a teacher. The opportunity to work with children and support them on their education journey is a privilege.

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Supporting pupil wellbeing during lockdown

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
Covid-19

Julie Wharton, Senior Lecturer at the University of Winchester shares stories of how SENCOs and their settings supported the emotional well-being of pupils during lockdown

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Reasonable adjustments examples

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
reasonable adjustments

A set of resources that may be used by SENCOs to support class and subject teachers with making reasonable adjustments for the pupils in their classes.

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Questions for governors/trustees to ask about SEND

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free

This resource has questions for school governors or trustees to ask their SENCO and other senior executive leaders about SEND.

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What is DME?

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
DME

This information document summarises some key ideas related to Dual and Multiple Exceptionality. This summary guide will assist teachers and leaders to understand how DME is identified and how it may affect learning.

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Provision Management Intervention Record: inclusive practice

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free

Whenever an intervention is being delivered it is important that its delivery and effectiveness are monitored and evaluated. This template has been designed to help you do this.

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