These resources have been produced by NASEN on behalf of Childcare Works to support inclusive practice in wraparound provision. We have developed ten bitesize videos to promote inclusive provision and to meet the needs of children with SEND.
Training for wraparound providers
Session 1 - An introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- What do we mean by SEND?
- The four broad areas of need
- 'Labels' - What are they for?
- Education Health and Care Plans - A brief overview
Session 2 - Legislation and guidance for SEND
- An overview of legislation and guidance
- Reasonable adjustments
- Responsibilities
Session 3 - The Principles of Inclusive Practice
- What do we mean by inclusion?
- Why does it matter?
- Flipping the narrative
- The pyramid of provision
- The graduated approach
- Inclusion by design
Session 4 - Inclusive environments
- The physical environment
- The social and emotional environment
Session 5 - High-quality interactions
- Relationships and rapport building
- The ShREC approach (EEF, 2022)
- Offering choice
Session 6 - Positive partnerships: Working effectively with children, parents and carers
- The importance of 'listening'
- Working in partnership with children and young people
- Working in partnership with parents and carers
- Key skills and navigating sensitive conversations
- The ladder of co-production
Session 7 - An overview of external agencies
- What do we mean by “external agencies”?
- Developing relationships
- Where to look for information and support
- Exploring specialist roles
- The importance of relationships
Session 8 - Behaviour as communication
- Behaviour as communication of need
- Some strategies to support regulation
- The emotion ruler
- Interoception
- De-escalation
- Self-care
Session 9 - Supporting children with sensory needs
- The senses and how they can impact emotional regulation
- What might we see and strategies to support
- Sensory audits
Session 10 - Effective transitions
- Key principles of transition
- Strategies to support transition
- Building trusting relationships
- Taking a child-centred approach