Supporting Children with Complex Needs

With communication and connectivity at its heart, this practical book equips educators with the skills, knowledge and confidence to effectively support children with complex needs in the classroom, creating meaningful experiences and fostering life-long positive outcomes for all.

Julia Lindley-Baker teaches part-time at Lincoln Bishop University (formerly Bishop Grosseteste University) where she was Programme Leader in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion from 2010 to 2025. Laura Mills is the SEND Regional Lead for the Elliot Foundation, developing SEND practice and provision across 10 schools in East Anglia with inclusion at the heart.

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 What are Complex Needs - Definitions and Identification Chapter 3 Understanding Development and Complex Needs Chapter 4 Explaining learning and missed opportunities Chapter 5 Emotions and Complex Needs Chapter 6 Connectivity Curriculum: Intent Chapter 7 Connectivity Curriculum: Implementation Chapter 8 Connectivity Curriculum: Impact Case studies Index