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

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  • 23 Oct 2023
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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 needs. This child has Down Syndrome.

Supporting Documents 

  • Example of a personal passport for the child described in the case study. Includes details of ‘characteristics of effective learning’ and ‘areas of learning and development: prime areas’
  • SEND provision map detailing universal, targeted and specialist provision

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