What’s the idea?
Remote online learning has become the new norm in light of the pandemic. But how appropriate is this for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the Early Years? This guide offers alternative ways in which educators can encourage learning at home without the use of IT.
What does the research say?
Evidence suggests that children exposed to higher screen time tend to have poorer physical health and are more likely to form symptoms of depression (Stiglic and Viner, 2019). Likewise, Twenge and Campbell (2018) found that more than an hour’s use of screen time a day was associated with lower psychological wellbeing including impaired focus, difficulty making friends and reduced emotional stability. This poses a challenge for our children with SEN in the Early Years who are only just developing their skills in these areas. Key abstract concepts such as space and measure and social communication are hard to grasp online. The role of the adult is key in facil
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