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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Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Coping

  • General
  • 01 Nov 2023
Free
early years
,
RDP
Jigsaw

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

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Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Contribution

  • General
  • 01 Nov 2023
Free
RDP
early years
,
Jigsaw

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.

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Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Competence

  • General
  • 01 Nov 2023
Free
early years
,
RDP
Jigsaw

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.

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School Improvement for SEND: SENCO Guidance for School Inspection session 1

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£50.00
Webinar
,
inclusive schools
SENCOs

This webinar is suitable for SENCOs and other leaders in schools who want to explore the EIF with a focus on SEND, in order to strengthen school self-evaluation and school improvement for SEND

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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Introduction to Dyscalculia

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£50.00
Webcast
Webinar
,
mainstream
inclusive provision
condition specific

This session, suitable for SENCOs, teachers and support staff, will introduce dyscalculia, how it might be identified and some introductory ideas for support.

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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Introduction to Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£50.00
Webinar
,
mainstream
inclusive provision
condition specific

Part of Introduction to series this session, suitable for SENCOs, teachers and support staff, will introduce DLD, how it might be identified and some introductory ideas for support. 

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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Introduction to Severe and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (S/PMLD)

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£50.00
Webinar
,
specialist settings
SENCOs
condition specific

This session, suitable for SENCOs, teachers and support staff, will introduce S/PMLD, how it might be identified and some introductory ideas for support.  

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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Introduction to Social, Emotional Mental Health Needs

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£50.00
Webinar
,
mainstream
inclusive provision
condition specific

This webcast, suitable for SENCOs, teachers and support staff, will introduce SEMH, the many ways in which children and young people might experience need in this area and some ideas for support.

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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Support Staff Observation Tool

  • General
  • 28 Oct 2023
Free
template

An editable document that can be completed electronically, this tool has been designed to help scaffold the observation process.

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Top tips for understanding ADHD and supporting children in the classroom NI

  • General
  • 26 Oct 2023
Free
Northern Ireland

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).

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Supporting SEND - Observing Learners in Northern Ireland

  • General
  • 24 Oct 2023
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

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Top tips for annual reviews

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free

A quick reference sheet for ensuring your annual reviews run smoothly and that the family are central to the process. 

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Scanning Pens - Sponsored Webinar

  • Webcasts
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
Assistive Technology

In this sponsored webinar from Scanning Pens, SENCo and Head of Education for Scanning Pens, Julia Clouter, talks to Jim Bowen, about his experience of dyslexia both at school and as an adult, and the assistive technology he uses to support him

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Inclusion supports better Mental Well-Being

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
mental wellbeing
mental health

Danielle Brown MBE, a nasen patron, talks about how inclusion can support and develop mental wellbeing

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Interventions decision-making flowchart

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free

This flowchart can help you to be more effective in your use of interventions.

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

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
early years
,
case study
Communication and interaction

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

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Early Years SEND Case Study: Allexton Nursery

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
early years
,
case study

Read about how one nursery uses effective inclusive practice to meet the needs of all their children, including those with SEND.

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

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
early years
,
case study
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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Early Years Settings SEND and Inclusion Pledge poster

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
early years
,

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.

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

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
case study
early years
,
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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