Children with special educational needs often find that many adults are involved in making decisions about their provision and educational priorities. As a result they may end up feeling frustrated and disempowered, with a sense that they have little or no control over what is happening to them in the setting.
Practitioners can play a vital role in countering this situation by seeking the children's views and showing they are valued. Finding out how a child feels about participating in nursery activities will also help to measure the effectiveness of any additional support.
Gaining an insight
There are particular benefits for children with special or additional needs:
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