A Guide to SEND in the Early Years: Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities

A Guide to SEND in the Early Years is a comprehensive and practical guide for Early Years practitioners to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. It covers key topics such as defining SEND, using inclusive language, building and implementing inclusion policies, preparing for transition, and more. With a whole-team approach and commitment from practitioners and key persons, the book aims to create truly inclusive Early Years settings. Written by an experienced Early Years consultant and inclusion specialist, it offers tried-and-tested tips, case studies, activities, and reflective questions to help practitioners improve their understanding of SEND and develop their teaching with every child in mind.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This book is a must-read for every Early Years practitioner who wants to support children with special educational needs and disabilities effectively. It provides a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding and supporting children with SEND, covering key topics such as:

Defining SEND and Inclusive Language: The book explains what SEND is and how to use inclusive language to promote understanding and respect for all children.

Building and Implementing Inclusive Policies: It provides guidance on how to develop and implement inclusive policies that support children with SEND in your Early Years setting.

Communicating with Parents and Carers: The book helps practitioners to communicate effectively with parents and carers about their child's SEND and how they can support them at home.

Preparing for Transition: It provides advice on how to prepare children with SEND for transition to primary school and beyond, including identifying support needs and developing transition plans.

A Whole-Team Approach: The book emphasizes the importance of a whole-team approach to supporting children with SEND, including teachers, support staff, and parents and carers.

Overcoming Challenges: It offers practical tips and strategies for overcoming common challenges faced by practitioners working with children with SEND, such as managing behavior and promoting social inclusion.

Case Studies and Activities: The book includes case studies and activities that help practitioners to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned to real-life situations.

Written by an experienced Early Years consultant and inclusion specialist, this book is packed with tried-and-tested tips, case studies, activities, and reflective questions. It is designed to help practitioners improve their understanding of SEND and develop their teaching with every child in mind.

Whether you are a new practitioner or have been working with children with SEND for years, this book is an invaluable resource that will help you to provide the best possible support for your children.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 168 x 243 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472981011