Learning differences – SEND
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The setting-village hall,pack away- was given the area behind the hall to develope for their sole use. This was done 4 yrs ago. I am a new leader there now and am wondering about the legalities of having our outdoor space in accessible to disabled people as we have 3 steps to go up and no ramp. Can anyone guide to any info on ramp gradients etc as I feel we need to look into this. We currently have no disabled children but do have a parent who is in a wheelchair. The big O due soon so need to have an answer for them !!!
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Free new SEN Code of Practice Event
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NASEN are putting on free events (paid for by the DfE) to give practical information, guidance and support for the implementation of the new SEN Code of Practice which will be in place in September. I went to a similar event last year and it was really useful. I've just received the email so book quickly, I expect places will fill up very quickly! I've attached a booking form which gives details of dates and venues. 1331 NASEN A4 2pp Flyer - Distributed.pdf
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Developmental Matters
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Hi I work in a Special School for children with complex special needs, many in EYFS working below the two year old level. we use the developmental matters to assist planning but find they are too broad and don't meet the needs of our wonderful children. as an EYFS team we are thinking of trying to break them down into much smaller steps. Just wondered if anyone had tackled this already, as we don't want to re invent the wheel, or wonder what others are doing in a similar situation. any help gratefully received. Thank You very much xxxx
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Advice please
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I have a girl who is 4 in April and who is still putting things in her mouth, this might be dirt, bits off the floor, hair, toys, her fingers. No matter what tack I've tried with her she still does this and is driving me mad. She also has a strange obsession with 'spoons'. Mom and Dad almost encourage the fingers and spoon thing but the other bits my worry is she is going to end up choking. I'm thinking there is some sort of oral stimulation thing and have read of some non-toxic bands that can be used to chew on to distract from the other things. Does anyone have any ideas?
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Hi folks! A local school has donated £200 for us to purchase resources due to a contact with a child with autism who attends the setting. Does anyone have any fab ideas for how we could spend the money? I'd like to get something relevant to this child, who has many sensory and mobiliy difficulties. Thank you for your help!
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Dear folks, This probably isn't the right place to post, but I am really in need of some guidance, for myself and my child - and I didn't know where else to post! You peeps are always so helpful and supportive, so I was hoping you might be again! To get a diagnosis - or not.... My son is 13 and I strongly believe that he has Aspergers. My story starts when he was about 18 months old, and became mobile, as a very focussed child he would repeat behaviours for HOURS even when I tried to distract, discipline him. His social interactions would always end with negative physical acts and so taking him to groups, pre-school, family events was always a very stressful…
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We are introducing Makaton into our pre-school and wondered if anyone has the signs saved on their computer, just for the everyday ones needed for the routine?
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I've just come across this link on a blog and thought it might be useful. http://speechbloguk.wordpress.com/2013/12/16/how-and-why-to-use-visual-support-with-children-by-helen/ I hope everyone is doing OK in this awful weather, look after yourselves!
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Hello again I have a little boy attending the setting. Mum said he is deaf in right ear, however we should not worry about it and continue as with all the other children. However I note he is copying rather than understanding and I presume this is due to his hearing. I have started to sign with him, but he doesn't do signing at home. He is also extremely small for his age and has a large rib cage and head. I get the feeling there's more to it all than meets the eye but mum says no. What shall I do? Who can I contact for help if mum is not agreeable?
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Hi folks, I hope someone may be able to offer some guidance. We have a child who has been with us for a while and all along has show several areas of concern regarding behaviour and development, particularly speech (although that is not my main concern). Finally, the parents have agreed to a meeting to discuss these matters, previously denying there was any problem. So I now feel confident in discussing the necessary matters, but I have to admit that I am not sure what the protocol is once every one agrees that this child needs support/assessment. What do we do next? Sorry if this is a basic questoin - but this is not an area I have had to address bef…
