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This book introduces you to a play-rich approach providing both universal and targeted ideas that will support social and emotional development and ensure that children feel safe, secure, and nurtured. It is an essential resource for any practitioner looking to enrich the wellbeing of children with SEND.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing wellbeing & SEND Chapter 2: Educator Wellbeing in SEND support Chapter 3: Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health Chapter 4: Physical and Sensory Needs Chapter 5: Speech, language and communication & Interaction Needs Chapter 6: Cognition and Learning Needs Chapter 7: Empowerment and collaboration with parents Chapter 8: Transition & Wellbeing Concluding remarks and a word on advocacy
About the author
Kerry Murphy is an early years specialist in special educational needs, disability and development differences. She adopts a pro-neurodiversity framework and currently works as a lecturer in early education and SEN. She is also an independent trainer and consultant. Kerry worked in a local authority for six years, developing strategic links between early education, health and social care. She is an associate for early education and has written for national organisations including Nursery World and Teach Early Years. Kerry is also studying towards her doctorate in early intervention.
Summary
This book introduces you to a play-rich approach providing both universal and targeted ideas that will support social and emotional development and ensure that children feel safe, secure, and nurtured. It is an essential resource for any practitioner looking to enrich the wellbeing of children with SEND.
