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 Settings SEND and Inclusion Pledge poster

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
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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
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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 Cognition and Learning Needs (MLD), Social Emotional and Mental Health and Physical Needs

  • General
  • 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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Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Cognition and Learning Needs (MLD), Sensory and Physical Needs

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
early years
case study

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

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EY key person's flowchart for children with emerging needs

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
early years

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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Early Years face-to-face CPD: Session 4

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
Early Years face-to-face CPD

We have developed five training sessions for early years practitioners to enable them to deliver SEND CPD to staff within their own setting.

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Early Years Case Study: Supporting a Child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
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mental health
social, emotional and mental wellbeing
SEMH

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

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EY checklist for emerging concerns

  • General
  • 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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The Engagement Model webcast

  • Webcasts
  • 20 Oct 2023
Free
Webcast
Webinar

This session, suitable for all school staff, provides an overview of The Engagement Model, introducing the 5 focus areas of exploration, realisation, anticipation, persistence & initiation.

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SEND report to governors template

  • General
  • 16 Oct 2023
Free
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An editable document that will help you to structure your annual report to the governing board or trustees.

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Understanding and supporting transitions

  • Webcasts
  • 16 Oct 2023
Free
Webcast
early years
PfA

In this webcast, we will look at the importance of transitions for young children with SEND.

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The Engagement Model

  • General
  • 15 Oct 2023
Free

The resource can be used as a reference sheet for the purposes and uses of the statutory Engagement Model from September 2021. Benefits of using this resource it will provide an overview of the Engagement Model

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The Power of Different

  • General
  • 14 Oct 2023
Free
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia

This moving article looks first hand at what its like to live with Dyslexia and how modern day technologies can open lots of opportunities, especially for those who may think differently.

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Twilight Talks Research Series: Evidence-informed practice

  • Webcasts
  • 12 Oct 2023
Free
Twilight Talks
Research Series

In this session, Dr Miriam McBreen will introduce evidence-informed approaches and how these can be helpful in selecting suitable strategies to support learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

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The EEF recommendations for SEND in mainstream schools

  • Webcasts
  • 11 Oct 2023
Free
EEF

This webinar is suitable for SENCOs, headteachers, other leaders and classroom teachers who want an overview of this report.

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Understanding the eye care and vision needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities

  • Mini Guides
  • 11 Oct 2023
Free
Visual Impairment

This guide aims to understand the eye care and vision needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

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

  • General
  • 10 Oct 2023
Free
early years
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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Using pupil pen portraits for staff SEND CPD

  • General
  • 09 Oct 2023
Free

A practical resource that will provide you with CPD, questions and discussions to deliver to staff members to use pupil pen portraits.

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Why and how should we support children with DME in school?

  • Webcasts
  • 08 Oct 2023
Free
DME
Webinar

This webinar is suitable for SENCOs, SLTs and teachers who would like to understand the relationship between pupils with SEND and bullying

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Supporting SEN - The Learning Environment

  • General
  • 07 Oct 2023
Free

This resource is suitable for all Teaching Staff and can be used to give ideas about ways the learning environment can be used to support all learners. By using this resource, a variety of ideas will be gained for awareness of the importance of considerin

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