The Early Childhood Unit at the National Children’s Bureau are delivering an extension to the EYSEND programme across the North West, ‘ A Special Approach to Making it REAL’. The project aims to support families of young children with special needs through the Making it REAL programme. Making it REAL is an evidence based programme which supports parents in their vital role as a child’s first, and most enduring educators. It involves sharing professional knowledge and skills with parents, building their confidence in supporting their own children’s learning. There are also opportunities for practitioners to receive training and children with SEND to receive a Special Treasure Chest with exciting and creative development activities.

This Action Learning Set is an opportunity for local authority leads across the North West to come together to find out more about this initiative and ways to get involved and access the offer. We will reflect upon lessons learned and share ideas about supporting the home learning environment for children with SEND both during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contact eysend@ncb.org.uk for more information