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'A clear, helpful and refreshingly honest book which explains SEND from top to bottom. I would highly recommend this book' - Kim Griffin, Occupational Therapist, GriffinOT, @Griffin_OTThis book is designed to give every Early Years practitioner the confidence to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. It covers how to
define SEND and use
inclusive language, how to
build and implement inclusion policies and
communicate these to parents and carers, how to
prepare for transition, and much more. With a whole-team approach and commitment from both practitioners and key persons as well as SENDCos, Kerry Murphy strongly believes we have the potential to create truly inclusive Early Years settings.
A Guide to SEND in the Early Years dispels common myths around SEND and offers clear, concise and practical ways to translate theory into practice, overcome challenges and support children with SEND. Written by an experienced Early Years consultant and inclusion specialist, there are tried-and-tested tips, case studies, activities and reflective questions. Focussing on the importance of teamwork and sharing responsibilities, this book is perfect for any Early Years practitioner looking to improve their understanding of SEND and develop their teaching with every child in mind.
About the author
Kerry Murphy is an Early Years lecturer and consultant, specialising in wellbeing, behaviour and special educational needs. She is a lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London, and works with a number of educational organisations to plan and deliver early years training and projects. Kerry's passion has always been inclusion and breaking down deficit attitudes about special educational needs and disabilities with practical and sustainable approaches. Visit www.eyfs4me.com, follow Kerry on Twitter @eyfs4m or Instagram @eyfs4me.
Summary
'A clear, helpful and refreshingly honest book which explains SEND from top to bottom. I would highly recommend this book' - Kim Griffin, Occupational Therapist, GriffinOT, @Griffin_OT
This book is designed to give every Early Years practitioner the confidence to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. It covers how to define SEND and use inclusive language, how to build and implement inclusion policies and communicate these to parents and carers, how to prepare for transition, and much more. With a whole-team approach and commitment from both practitioners and key persons as well as SENDCos, Kerry Murphy strongly believes we have the potential to create truly inclusive Early Years settings.
A Guide to SEND in the Early Years dispels common myths around SEND and offers clear, concise and practical ways to translate theory into practice, overcome challenges and support children with SEND. Written by an experienced Early Years consultant and inclusion specialist, there are tried-and-tested tips, case studies, activities and reflective questions. Focussing on the importance of teamwork and sharing responsibilities, this book is perfect for any Early Years practitioner looking to improve their understanding of SEND and develop their teaching with every child in mind.
Foreword
This book is designed to up-skill every Early Years practitioner to feel ready and confident to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. With advice on how to translate theory into practice, experienced consultant Kerry Murphy offers practical ways to implement a sustainable and inclusive approach to SEND in any Early Years setting.
Additional text
This is a really useful, practical resource that is packed full of advice, support, sources of information, networking advice and much more. It will inspire a wide range of practitioners in diverse settings and places a high value on continuing professional development through multiple channels.
