SEN Early Years Resources

August 30, 2024

Universally Speaking – Ages and stages of children’s communication development

Take a look at Speech and language UK's guide to typical stages of speech and language development in babies, children and young people. Download this ...

August 23, 2023

Makaton Friendly places

The Makaton Friendly places scheme recognises places that strive to make their services accessible for people who use Makaton to support their communication. For more information ...

January 8, 2025

Early Years Sensory Processing Profile

This resource pack will assist with the identification of possible difficulties and support the implementation of strategies. early_years_sensory_processing_resource_pack_multiagency_final_march_2014Download

August 24, 2023

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

From birth, most babies are able to communicate what they want and need through a range of behaviours including crying. In the early stages of ...

January 8, 2025

Scope Resources for inclusive play

Watch this video of tips for making play accessible for all and visit their website for more information. Website: Activities for disabled children  | Disability ...

April 14, 2025

Help for early years providers : Using the assessment tools

The DfE assessment resources provide a suggested way of working when assessing children with SEND in the early years. Whether you are a school-based provider, ...

January 8, 2025

Sensory Songs

Familiar rhymes and songs with touch and movement to help engage early years children: Furry Squirrel Incey Wincey Spider Furry SquirrelDownload Incey Wincey SpiderDownload

January 8, 2025

Hearing – Early Support Information on Deafness and Hearing Loss

Although the DfE Early Support Programme is no longer currently running, all the materials remain relevant and up to date, apart from a few of ...

January 8, 2025

Sensory circuits

A sensory circuit is a sensory motor skills programme that helps children become more organised andachieve the right level of alertness to help them prepare ...

August 23, 2023

Portage Stamp of Approval

The National Portage Association (NPA) Stamp of Approval Scheme is an award given to early year’s settings who have demonstrated they deliver inclusive early years ...