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Identifying and Supporting Children with SEND in the Early Years: Reception classes

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  • 06 Aug 2019
early years

This guide aims to:

  • Explain what SEND is and summarise the legal requirements for Reception classes
  • Support you in working with children, parents and families
  • Suggest what effective practice for children with SEND in the early years might look like

Suitable for: Early Years Practitioner

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