New resources for professionals

We’ve added new resources to the professionals section of the Local Offer.

You will find more content on good autism practice, SEND in mainstream schools, and positive language and diabetes. We’ve also added a free download from The Makaton Charity about bereavement to the SEMH section.

Here is a snapshot of some of the content we’ve added.

Autism Education Trust Suite of resources
Good autism practice, transition toolkit, post-16 competency framework, making home education accessible and more.
Resources to Support Autistic Children and Young People (autismeducationtrust.org.uk)
Find five evidence-based recommendations to support pupils with SEND, providing a starting point for schools to review their current approach and practical ideas they can implement.
Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools | EEF (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk)
NHS guidance on using positive language about diabetes
We’ve added a new guide offering practical examples of language that will encourage positive interactions with people living with diabetes and subsequently positive outcomes to the Professionals Physical and sensory page: NELC SEND Local Offer | Physical and sensory (nelincs.gov.uk).

Visit the professionals section of the Local Offer. NELC SEND Local Offer | Professionals (nelincs.gov.uk)

We’ve also added more content to the Parent Carer and Children and Young People’s section’s so make sure to keep singposting parents to the SEND Local Offer NELC SEND Local Offer | Home (nelincs.gov.uk).