A simple, child-centred one-page support sheet designed to help early years practitioners quickly understand what an individual child may need to feel secure, communicate, engage and participate.

The Supporting Me Snapshot brings important information together in one place, making it useful for key persons, room teams, handovers, cover staff and anyone supporting the child throughout the day.

It includes space to record:

• how the child communicates

• what they enjoy and what engages them

• things they may find difficult

• signs they may need additional support

• what helps them regulate and feel secure

• helpful strategies

• things to avoid

• their current focus

• important information from home or professionals

• review date and additional notes

The sheet can be used for any child who would benefit from more consistent, individualised support, including children with SEND, emerging needs, communication differences, sensory needs, emotional or regulation needs, or children experiencing transitions.

Ideal for nurseries, preschools, childminders, SENDCos, room leaders and early years practitioners.

A practical way to help ensure the adults around a child have a shared understanding of what works for them.

Digital download – 1-page A4 printable.