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This resource is a quick reference guide which highlights the key messages for SEND in the context of early years. It can be printed out and displayed, used as the focus of a staff meeting or kept in the front of a practitioner’s planning folder.

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This booklet has been produced by nasen for parents, carers and families of all children in the Early Years but particularly those with SEND. It gives ideas for places to look for activities to do with young children from trusted and well-known sources.

July 2026

A new consultation is encouraging the sharing of views on proposed reforms to Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) arrangements, as part of the Government’s wider programme of SEND reform.

July 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) has published the Academy Trust Handbook 2026, introducing a series of changes aimed at improving transparency, financial oversight and inclusion across academy trusts.

July 2026

A new report from the National Foundation for Educational Research shows that deteriorating pupil wellbeing is likely to be a major factor influencing school attendance, with increased social media use & online bullying linked to the decline.

May 2026

nasen and Concero have partnered to deliver exclusive accessibility training for school staff, helping you make the most of the tools already available in your school.

July 2026

nasen welcomes the Prime Minister’s ambition to reform education so that more routes are valued equally.

August 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) has published updated statutory guidance on suspensions and permanent exclusions, which comes into force on 26 July 2026.

August 2026

A rapid evidence review commissioned by the Department for Education examined the effectiveness of behavioural and social communication interventions designed to improve outcomes for these learners.

Jacqueline Smith is the National SENCO for Progress Schools, a senior education leader and doctoral researcher with more than 13 years’ experience across mainstream, specialist and post-16 education. She leads SEND strategy across 11 schools nationally and specialises in inclusive practice, complex needs and improving outcomes for learners with SEND.
 

Clare is a teacher, SEMH Consultant, educational psychotherapist, author, speaker and advocate for children’s mental health and wellbeing.

Clare has worked in primary schools, mental health and education provision and within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). She has led on national initiatives for local authorities as the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) Consultant, leading on training, curriculum implementation and development as well as the local coordination of the National PSHE CPD programme.  

Clare was co-author and co-creator of Jigsaw PSHE, a Senior Trainer and Supervisor for Trauma Informed Schools (TISUK) and is a Consultant and Adviser for Optimus Education. She is the author of Hamish & Milo Wellbeing Resources.

September 2026

School Leaders Invited to Explore the Future of SEND at the UK's Leading Education Event

September 2026

A new independent report, The Cost of Waiting: How Delays in SEND Provision Increase Risk for Vulnerable Children, examines what happens when children with SEND are unable to access suitable education for prolonged periods.