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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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 Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs

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  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
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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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Early Years Settings SEND and Inclusion Pledge poster

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  • 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 Communication and Interaction Needs (Northumberland)

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  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
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Communication and interaction

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 Communication and Interaction Needs

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Early Years SENCO Calendar

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  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
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This resource is a checklist/ guide to be used to support Early Years SENCOs in their role throughout the year.

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

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  • 23 Oct 2023
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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 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
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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SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What Early Years SENCOs and other EY professionals need to know

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP
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To support early years SENCOs and other EY 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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The Disability Access Fund: Case Study 2 - A setting in the South of England

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  • 01 Oct 2023
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DAF case study

The Department for Education has commissioned this series of case studies which illustrate the impact it can have for individual children.

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The Disability Access Fund: Case Study 3 - A setting in the South of England

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
early years
DAF case study

The Department for Education has commissioned this series of case studies which illustrate the impact it can have for individual children.

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Group of Early Years children reading a book

Podcast: Creating Welcomes and Inclusion in Early Years Settings

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
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podcast

In this podcast we hear from John Parry, an academic and senior lecturer in Early Childhood for the Open University, about creating welcomes. John outlines the importance of creating a welcoming environment that accepts and values difference and talks abo

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The Disability Access Fund: Case Study 5 A Setting In The South Of England

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
early years
DAF case study

The Department for Education has commissioned this series of case studies which illustrate the impact it can have for individual children.

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close up of child reading a book

The Disability Access Fund: Case Study 6 A Setting In The South Of England

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
early years
DAF case study

The Department for Education has commissioned this series of case studies which illustrate the impact it can have for individual children.

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early years child playing with toy

The Disability Access Fund: Case Study 7 A Setting In The South Of England

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
early years
DAF case study

The Department for Education has commissioned this series of case studies which illustrate the impact it can have for individual children.

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Podcast: Supporting a child with Physical and Sensory Needs

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
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early years

In this podcast we hear from Chryseus Yamaguchi, a Sensory Teacher for Visual Impairment and previous Assistant Head and Head of Early Years in a Complex Needs Special School. Working across South London in the voluntary and public sectors, Chryseus discu

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close up of child reading a book

The Disability Access Fund: Case Study 1 - A setting in the South of England

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  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
early years
DAF case study

The DAF has been in place since 2017 to support access and inclusion for young children with SEND, through enabling providers to make reasonable adjustments.

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#NL2022: Digital Technology in the Early Years

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  • 18 Jul 2022
Free
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#NL22
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These slides were presented by Kate Cowan at nasen Live 2022.

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#NL2022: Exploring Early Years Inclusion by Design

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  • 18 Jul 2022
Free
nasen Live
#NL22

These slides were presented by Julian Grenier at nasen Live 2022.

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Summary of effective practice for SEND in PVI settings

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  • 15 Mar 2021
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PVI Setting Case Studies

This summary document outlines the findings, including some of the common identified themes, from a series of interviews conducted with Early Years settings between November 2020 and January 2021.

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