Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in practice : A practical guide for all providers of early years education caring for children with SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in practice is an essential, easy-to-read guide for early years practitioners, teachers and managers who care for children with special educational needs and want to secure the best possible outcomes for children with SEND within the setting and in partnership with their families. It provides practitioners with an overview of the most updated legislation and policy on SEND, including a section on the impact of COVID-19 to practice, and guidance on where to find additional support. The resource also explains the process for the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) and the Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP, including statutory timescales, in a way that is completely clear and accessible. The book covers: Ways to support children with specific conditions and removing barriers to learning; How to implement SEN Support and the graduated approach; Managing transitions - particularly in light of Covid-19; Child protection and safeguarding children with SEND; What funding and benefits are available to support children in the setting and at home. Photocopiable resources to support SEND practice are available in a separate section at the back of the book, together with useful website links to further training. Whatever the setting, this book provides an in-depth, practical knowledge of SEND in the early years and it is also a useful reference guide for parents and carers. It is an ideal textbook for students working towards an early years qualification.