Small Step Assessments (SEN early years)

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

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

Supporting children’s emotional responses using a STAR Chart – Settings, Triggers, Actions and Responses

View Guidance for using STAR Charts for Behaviour and then download the blank Star Chart template for use. using_a_star_chart_for_behaviourDownload

January 8, 2025

Autism Sensory Assessment Checklist

The Autism Sensory Assessment Checklist is embeded below in pdf format and the word version can be downloaded by the following link: Austism-sensory-assessment.docx Austism-sensory-assessmentDownload

January 13, 2025

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

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January 13, 2025

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.

January 8, 2025

Attention Levels and Strategies

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January 8, 2025

Early Support Programme Developmental Journal Materials

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

Learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) in the Early Years

Tracking language delelopment of children learning EAL - exemplar - pdf Practical Strategies to support children with EAL - pdf Child observation sheet for Early ...

January 8, 2025

Early Communication and Language monitoring tool

This tool outlines key milestones in speech, language and communication development to support identification of children’s needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The purpose ...