A tool for identifying and supporting emotional and social difficulties in children aged 5 - 11

1 Child development in the early years

2 Recognizing the emotional needs of children in school

3 Understanding emotional needs through knowledge of attachment theory

4 Introducing the observation checklist

5 Detailed guidance for completing the checklist section by section

6 Worked examples of the observation checklist: Chloe and Jacob

7 Analysis of information: interpreting the completed checklist

8 Worked examples of interpreting the checklist and support plans: Chloe and Jacob

9 Helping the child with attachment difficulties in school

10 Helping the emotional needs of children with attachment difficulties

11 Supporting the emotional needs of children with attachment difficulties

12 Supporting children with multiple difficulties