Supporting individual differences and needs
This module covers the provision for children with developmental differences and needs in early years settings. It explains your role as an early years practitioner in planning, observing and assessing children’s learning and development in the context of inclusive environments.
This module covers provision for children with developmental differences and needs in early years settings. It explains your role as an early years practitioner in planning, observing and assessing children’s learning and development in the context of inclusive environments. Identifying children’s developmental differences and specific needs is crucial to ensuring all children are able to learn and develop and have the best start in life. As an early years practitioner, you play a significant role in creating and supporting inclusive environments where children can thrive and be happy and healthy. Adapting your practice to meet the needs of all children is essential. This module will strengthen your understanding of how to identify developmental differences and needs, and help you consider different factors affecting children’s development when they access the learning and curriculum on offer in the setting.
On completion of this module you will be able to:
- understand the key special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) legislation and guidance, the importance of early identification of children’s developmental differences and needs and what the distinction is between them
- understand the impact of knowledge and learning gaps on children’s development, be able to identify developmental differences and needs and know when to make a referral to an appropriate specialist
- understand the importance of your role in supporting children’s individual differences and needs, creating an inclusive environment and building effective partnerships
What you’ll learn
This module covers:
- an introduction to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) legislation and guidance, and how it applies to educational practice
- the impact of knowledge and learning gaps on children’s development and what action to take, including making a referral when needed
- the importance of your role in supporting children’s individual differences and needs, how to create an inclusive environment and build effective partnerships
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