Identifying additional support needs

Cracking The Code

Speech, Language and Communication Needs and the SEND Code of Practice [pdf document]

NASEN

Nasen offers a range of training opportunities and resources specifically for leaders and practitioners, working in the Early Years. Nasen is also currently working alongside the Council for Disabled Children, I CAN, The Communication Trust, Contact, School Improvement Liverpool and Dingley's Promise, as part of the DfE-funded EY SEND Partnership

NASEN website [external link]

I CAN

I CAN is the children’s communication charity who believe that communication is the most fundamental life skill for children and young people. Their ability to learn and to develop friendships depends upon it, but many face an uphill struggle. Almost 10% of all children and young people in the UK – more than 1.4 million - have speech, language and communication needs. The challenge is even greater in deprived areas, where more than 50% of children have delayed language. A lack of knowledge and resources means that too many children and young people with speech, language and communication needs don’t receive enough appropriate support. This affects their educational outcomes, their employability and their health and wellbeing.

I CAN website [external link]

Tiny Happy People

Tiny Happy People helps you develop your child’s communication skills. They have simple activities and play ideas for you to enjoy with your child.

Tiny Happy People website [external link]

National Literacy Trust

An independent charity working with schools and communities to give disadvantaged children the literacy skills to succeed in life.

National Literacy Trust website [external link]