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March 20, 2024

Supporting children with speech, language and communication needs which impact on their social, emotional and mental health needs – Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Language development is central to self-regulation: children use language to guide their actions and plans e.g. self-talk which we can model to show our own ...

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March 8, 2024

Documents to support Early Years – Cognition and Learning

(Suggested assessments and references that are not listed in any particular order) Characteristics of Effective Learning – page 22 Birthto5Matters-download.pdf  Development Matters - Non-statutory curriculum ...

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March 7, 2024

Supporting the learning environment – Early Years – Communication and Interaction

Ensure to provide a ‘total communication environment’ in the setting.  This involves the adults as well as the physical provision.  Building a total communication environment ...

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March 20, 2024

Resources which support – Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

If a child has a high level of additional need in SEMH, setting can apply to the ALFI board and a completed Emotional Regulation Plan ...

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March 7, 2024

References and documents to support Early Years – Communication and Interaction

Initiations & Interactions:  Early Intervention Techniques for Parents of Children with ASD Initiations and Interactions: Early Intervention Techniques for Children with ASD: Early Intervention Techniques ...

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March 20, 2024

Supporting positive relationships through Chat, Play, Read at home and in the setting – Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

These are the key messages: Chat – Talk, Pause, Listen, Respond - back-and-forth exchanges with adults who respect and respond to children’s conversation. Play – ...

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