This section relates to Chapter 10
How to Run a Screening
How to run a screening at EYFS
Training for colleagues working in early years to help deliver screening for ages 3-5
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How to run a screening for ages 5-7
Training for colleagues working in Reception and Year One to help identify possible barriers to early literacy and numeracy development, and executive function.
How to run a screening for ages 7-18
Training for colleagues working in Key Stage Two to Five to help identify possible barriers to literacy and numeracy, and executive function.
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Included in the free Get Started files...
Six screening protocols covering all ages and areas of need
An example Consent letter you can personalise to your setting
Example reports for all age groups
Example information for colleagues
A basic overview spreadsheet to add your data into
A Local Assessors Guide pro forma
A how-to Mail Merge guide
Pupil Observation Forms for all ages
Conversation guides for Parent-Carer meetings
A Screening Overview poster
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