updated 10.1.26
Neurodiversity in Early Years Updated
Understand neurodiversity in early years and learn how to identify, include and safeguard neurodivergent children with confidence and compassion.
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Module Contents
A practical course for early years practitioners that explains neurodiversity, early identification, inclusive care, reasonable adjustments and safeguarding, helping every child to feel understood, supported and able to thrive.
Module 1 — Introduction to Neurodiversity
Understand what neurodiversity means and why neurological differences are a natural part of child development.
Module 2 — Glossary of Key Terms
Learn essential terminology such as neurodivergent, masking, co-regulation and reasonable adjustments so you can communicate clearly and confidently.
Module 3 — Neurodiversity Conditions, Signs and Indicators
Recognise early signs of autism, ADHD, learning differences, sensory needs and other neurodevelopmental variations in the early years.
Module 4 — Early Identification
Develop the skills to observe, track and discuss emerging needs sensitively with families and the SENCO.
Module 5 — Inclusive Care and Education
Learn how to create nurturing, predictable and sensory-aware environments that support every child’s learning and wellbeing.
Module 6 — Reasonable Adjustments
Understand your legal duty to remove barriers and provide personalised adjustments that ensure equal access to learning.
Module 7 — Parent Partnerships
Build respectful, strengths-based partnerships with parents to support early identification and shared decision-making.
Module 8 — The Role of the Key Person
Learn how the key person supports emotional security, communication and tailored care for neurodivergent children.
Module 9 — The Role of the SENCO
Understand how the SENCO coordinates identification, planning, interventions and specialist support.
Module 10 — Working With External Agencies
Develop effective multi-agency working with health, therapy and early help services to improve outcomes.
Module 11 — Safeguarding and Child Protection
Recognise why neurodivergent children may be more vulnerable and how to escalate concerns safely.
Module 12 — Inclusion and Belonging
Learn how to promote belonging, remove barriers and create environments where neurodivergent children feel valued and thrive.
Module 1 — Introduction to Neurodiversity
Understand what neurodiversity means and why neurological differences are a natural part of child development.
Module 2 — Glossary of Key Terms
Learn essential terminology such as neurodivergent, masking, co-regulation and reasonable adjustments so you can communicate clearly and confidently.
Module 3 — Neurodiversity Conditions, Signs and Indicators
Recognise early signs of autism, ADHD, learning differences, sensory needs and other neurodevelopmental variations in the early years.
Module 4 — Early Identification
Develop the skills to observe, track and discuss emerging needs sensitively with families and the SENCO.
Module 5 — Inclusive Care and Education
Learn how to create nurturing, predictable and sensory-aware environments that support every child’s learning and wellbeing.
Module 6 — Reasonable Adjustments
Understand your legal duty to remove barriers and provide personalised adjustments that ensure equal access to learning.
Module 7 — Parent Partnerships
Build respectful, strengths-based partnerships with parents to support early identification and shared decision-making.
Module 8 — The Role of the Key Person
Learn how the key person supports emotional security, communication and tailored care for neurodivergent children.
Module 9 — The Role of the SENCO
Understand how the SENCO coordinates identification, planning, interventions and specialist support.
Module 10 — Working With External Agencies
Develop effective multi-agency working with health, therapy and early help services to improve outcomes.
Module 11 — Safeguarding and Child Protection
Recognise why neurodivergent children may be more vulnerable and how to escalate concerns safely.
Module 12 — Inclusion and Belonging
Learn how to promote belonging, remove barriers and create environments where neurodivergent children feel valued and thrive.
