Leuven’s Scales of Well Being and Involvement

The complete  ‘Well-being and Involvement in Care - A process-oriented Self-evaluation Instrument for Care Settings (Sics)’ manual explains the importance of young children’s well-being and engagement in their play and ...

Visual Communication Systems

Visual Communication Systems and the Symbol Ladder. Any visual communication system using objects, pictures, photos or symbol pictures can be used to break down steps ...

‘Teaching Play’: helping children with autism learn to play

Learn how you can help children with autism develop their play skills. Kay talks us through a step-by-step approach, based on Vygotsky's 'zone of proximal ...

What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): a guide for parents

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Early Talk Boost Tracker

Early Talk Boost is a targeted programme aimed at 3-4 year old children who need help with talking and understanding words.

The Autism Education Trust (AET)

The Autism Education Trust Early Years Programme offers training and resources for professionals working in various early years settings for children up to 5 years. The ...

Early Support Information on behaviour

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 ...

Physical & Sensory (SEN Early Years Resources) – linked to FIS

Attention Autism

Attention Autism is a 4 stage step-by-step series of practical attention development activities that enables parents and professionals to get children to engage with them, so ...

NASEN – Early Years Training and Resources

Nasen offers a range of training opportunities and resources specifically for leaders and practitioners, working in the Early Years (EY). Website: Early Years | Nasen