Showcase Magazine Spring 2026 - Flipbook - Page 14
SEND
How Nursery Managers Can Support Staff Working
with Children with SEND: Part 1
Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) starts with supporting the adults around them. Your practitioners are
the ones building relationships, adapting environments, and responding to individual needs every single day. When they feel confident, equipped
and emotionally supported, inclusive practice becomes far more consistent and effective. As a nursery manager, your role is not to have all the
answers - it’s to create a team that feels safe to ask questions, reflect and grow. Here’s how you can support your staff to feel capable and confident
when supporting children with SEND.
Create a Safe, Open Culture
Many practitioners worry about
