SEND 1:1 Literacy & Communication Support

Individualised, story-led support for children who benefit from a different approach

Read, Play, Create offers 1:1 SEND support for children who experience barriers to literacy, communication and engagement with learning.

Reading is at the heart of every session. Using carefully chosen texts and sensory-based approaches, support is tailored to the individual child to build confidence, communication and meaningful engagement with books and learning.

Sessions are calm, flexible and responsive, designed for children who may find traditional interventions challenging.

Who is this support for?

This intervention is suitable for pupils who:

have identified SEND or emerging needs
have EHCPs or are on SEND Support
experience speech, language or communication needs
struggle with attention, regulation or engagement
lack confidence with reading, writing or classroom learning

Support is particularly effective for children who respond well to hands-on, sensory and story-based learning.

What sessions focus on

Each 1:1 programme is personalised and may support:

engagement with books and stories
early communication and expressive language
listening and attention skills
vocabulary development
confidence with early writing and mark-making
emotional regulation through predictable, purposeful routines

Sessions are shaped around the child’s interests, needs and targets, allowing progress to happen at the child’s pace.

How sessions are delivered

Delivered 1:1 within the school setting
Sessions are practical, play-based and low pressure
Sensory resources are used intentionally to support learning, not distract from it
Links can be made to EHCP outcomes or individual targets where appropriate

Where possible, strategies can be shared with staff to support consistency beyond the session.

Why this approach works?

Reduces barriers to literacy through play and sensory exploration
Builds trust, confidence and motivation
Allows children to access learning in a way that feels safe and achievable
Supports long-term engagement rather than quick fixes

This is not a one-size-fits-all intervention — it is responsive, relational and child-centred.

Working with schools:

This support works best when delivered collaboratively.
Read, Play, Create can work alongside:

SENCOs
class teachers
teaching assistants

to ensure sessions complement existing provision and fit naturally within the school day.

Enquiries.

If you would like to discuss SEND 1:1 support for a pupil in your school, or explore whether this approach would suit your setting, please get in touch to start the conversation. Use the form below or contact directly at readplaycreate@hotmail.com