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
EY checklist for emerging concerns
- General
- 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 face-to-face CPD: Session 4
- General
- 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.
Early Years Settings SEND and Inclusion Pledge poster
- General
- 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.
Early Years SENCO Calendar
- General
- 23 Oct 2023
Free
This resource is a checklist/ guide to be used to support Early Years SENCOs in their role throughout the year.
The Engagement Model webcast
- Webcasts
- 20 Oct 2023
Free
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.
SEND report to governors template
- General
- 16 Oct 2023
Free
An editable document that will help you to structure your annual report to the governing board or trustees.
Understanding and supporting transitions
- Webcasts
- 16 Oct 2023
Free
In this webcast, we will look at the importance of transitions for young children with SEND.
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
The Power of Different
- General
- 14 Oct 2023
Free
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
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).
The EEF recommendations for SEND in mainstream schools
- Webcasts
- 11 Oct 2023
Free
This webinar is suitable for SENCOs, headteachers, other leaders and classroom teachers who want an overview of this report.
Understanding the eye care and vision needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Mini Guides
- 11 Oct 2023
Free
This guide aims to understand the eye care and vision needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
'Teaching Play': helping children with autism learn to play
- General
- 10 Oct 2023
Free
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
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.
Why and how should we support children with DME in school?
- Webcasts
- 08 Oct 2023
Free
This webinar is suitable for SENCOs, SLTs and teachers who would like to understand the relationship between pupils with SEND and bullying
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
Supporting SEN - Universal Provision
- General
- 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
Supporting SEN- Vocabulary
- General
- 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
Supporting SEND-Observing Learners
- General
- 06 Oct 2023
Free
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
The journey to establishing a powerful teaching assistant network - a model for change
- General
- 05 Oct 2023
Free
These slides were presented by Abi Joachim at nasen Live 2021.