Table of Contents

1. Tutorial Video
2. Reading Materials
• ‘Theorist table’ by Laser Learning
• ‘Laser Learning reading text ‘Theories relating to personal, social and emotional development in children'
• ‘Attachment theory' webpage on the Simply Psychology website
• ‘What to expect, when' produced by 4Children supported by the Department for Education
• ‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage Setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five’ published by the Department for Education 2017’
• ‘Early years foundation stage profile' by the Standards and Testing Agency
• ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’ by the Department for Education
• ‘Section 9: Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Plans’ by the Council for Disabled Children
• ‘Language needs or special needs? The assessment of learning difficulties in literacy among children learning English as an additional language: a literature review’ By Tony Cline and Tatheer Shamsi
• ‘SEND: The route to diagnosis’ by Charlotte Goddard, published by Nursery World
• ‘Using assessment to support learning' by The Journey to Excellence
• ‘The Common Assessment Framework for Children and Young People: A guide for Practitioners, published by the CWDC
• ‘The Team Around the Child (TAC) and the Lead Professional: A guide for Practitioners, published by the CWDC
• ‘The Team Around the Child (TAC) and the Lead Professional: A guide for Managers, published by the CWDC
• ‘Early Help Assessment’ webpage on the Achieving for Children website
3. Presentation
• Click to launch this lesson’s first presentation on ‘Supporting positive outcomes’.
• Click to launch this lesson’s second presentation on ‘Education, Health and Care plans for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and disability (SEND)’ by the Department for Education and the Department of Health.
4. Good Practice Example
• Watch the videos which were produced by Teachers TV.The first video shows good practice case studies dealing with transitions as a part of everyday life.When the first video has finished click on the right arrow below to watch a second video looking at how two primary schools makes the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 as painless as possible for their pupils, and gives advice to other schools.
• Watch the videos which were produced by Teachers TV.The first video shows good practice case studies dealing with transitions as a part of everyday life.When the first video has finished click on the right arrow below to watch a second video looking at how two primary schools makes the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 as painless as possible for their pupils, and gives advice to other schools.
5. Good Practice Example
• Watch this second video by Teachers TV.This looks at how two schools make the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 as painless as possible for their pupils, and gives advice to other schools.Click on the right arrow below to watch a further two videos from Parent Channel TV about transitions for teenagers.
• Watch this second video by Teachers TV.This looks at how two schools make the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 as painless as possible for their pupils, and gives advice to other schools.Click on the right arrow below to watch a further two videos from Parent Channel TV about transitions for teenagers.
6. Good Practice Example
7. Good Practice Example
8. Interactive Quiz
9. Evidence Opportunities
10. Extended Learning
• Click on the link to the left to read the toolkit for practitioners ‘Achieving better outcomes for children and young people’ by Mclnnes et al, produced by Barnardo’s
• Click on the link to the left to access the Every Child Matters Outcome Framework for 0-19 years which incorporates the Children’s Plan 2020 Goals, National Public Sector Agreement and National Indicators. Put the poster up in your staff room and discuss at your next team meeting.
• ‘Nature vs. nurture in psychology’ on the Simply Psychology website. Click to read this article.
• ‘Child Development Guide: Ages and Stages’ from Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC). Click to read more about how children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move. All children develop at their own pace, but these milestones give you a general idea of the changes to expect as your child grows.
• ‘The SEND Reforms: A guide to Education, Health and Care plans’ by the Council for Disabled Children. Click to read this guide.
• Click to read ‘EHC needs assessment for children in early years settings or at school’ by Central Bedfordshire Council.
• Click to find a ‘Pre EHC-needs assessment request checklist for early years settings’ by Kirklees Council.
11. Think And Challenge