Top Tips for Supporting Children with SEND

Whether it’s with communication skills, cognition, sensory or physical needs or any other aspect of their development, children with special educational needs and disabilities often require extra support in early years settings. The required adjustments that practitioners must make can take time to get absolutely right – but can be of vast benefit to the little ones in their care.

Steps such as taking an individually tailored approach, maintaining a focus on the child’s strengths and closely observing their progress can be powerful assets in helping youngsters with additional needs to achieve their potential. Compiled in conjunction with a leading early years charitable organisation, our guide has some useful insights for nursery professionals.