Ordinarily Available Provision: inclusive support in EY settings

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What is Ordinarily Available Provision for children with SEND?

Explore the sections below to find out more:

Communication and interaction

Cognition and learning

  • Differentiated activities and resources

  • Use of concrete materials and visuals

  • Pre-teaching key vocabulary and concepts

  • Regular feedback and praise

  • Scaffolding tasks to build independence

Social, emotional and mental health needs

  • Emotion coaching and naming feelings

  • Consistent routines and boundaries

  • Safe spaces for calming down

  • Positive behaviour strategies

  • Opportunities for choice and autonomy

Physical and sensory needs

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 SEND OAP in EY

Page last reviewed: 03/10/2026

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