Daily Journal SEND – Empowering Reflection, One Day at a Time

Unlock the power of daily reflection for learners with SEND.

Daily Journal SEND is a beautifully designed, easy-to-use tool created to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to express themselves, build emotional literacy, and develop independence.

Whether used in classrooms, therapeutic settings, or at home, Daily Journal SEND gives learners a safe space to share how they’re feeling, what went well, and what they may need help with—day by day.

✨ Key Features:

• Visual supports for emotions, routines, and activities to support communication and understanding

• Accessible layouts tailored to a range of learning profiles, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties

• Daily prompts that encourage emotional check-ins, goal setting, and celebrating small wins

• Space for staff or parent/carer feedback, creating a shared view of the learner’s day

• Personalised sections to include likes, needs, and support strategies—making it truly individual

💡 Why Choose Daily Journal SEND?

• Promotes self-expression in a structured, consistent format

• Builds emotional regulation and self-awareness

• Strengthens home–school communication

• Encourages independence and ownership of the day

• Supports SEND best practices and person-centered approaches

👩‍🏫 Perfect For:

• SENCOs and classroom teachers

• Learning support assistants

• Parents and carers

• Occupational therapists and educational psychologists

• Anyone looking to promote reflective practice for young people with additional needs

📘 Help Every Child Be Heard

Daily Journal SEND is more than a diary—it’s a voice, a mirror, and a daily tool for growth. Because every child deserves the chance to reflect, to be understood, and to feel proud of who they are.

Supporting SEND Learners with the Daily Journal SEND

In today’s inclusive classrooms, supporting the emotional well-being and personal development of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is more important than ever. One simple yet powerful tool making a real difference? The Daily Journal SEND.

Designed to promote self-expression, routine, and emotional awareness, the Daily Journal SEND is more than just a diary—it’s a vital communication bridge between learners, educators, and families.

🌟 What Is the Daily Journal SEND?

The Daily Journal SEND is a structured, easy-to-use journaling tool tailored specifically for children and young people with SEND. It provides:

• Visual prompts to support communication and understanding

• Daily check-ins for emotions, thoughts, and routines

• Space for staff or carers to add reflections and insights

• A personalised and person-centered format

Whether used in the classroom or at home, the journal empowers learners to reflect on their day, build emotional literacy, and develop independence.

🧠 Learn more about why emotional literacy matters from YoungMinds

💬 Why Use a Daily Journal SEND with Learners?

1. It Builds Emotional Awareness

Children with SEND often struggle to communicate how they feel. A visual and structured journal helps them identify and express their emotions more easily.

📚 Research shows the importance of self-regulation and emotional awareness for learners with SEND: EEF – Social and Emotional Learning

2. It Encourages Routine and Reflection

Daily routines provide security and predictability. The Daily Journal SEND becomes part of that routine, encouraging learners to reflect on their day and process events calmly and supportedly.

⏰ Explore how routine supports SEND learners via NAS – National Autistic Society

3. It Enhances Home–School Communication

By including space for adults to reflect alongside the child, the journal becomes a bridge between school and home, ensuring everyone is on the same page about the child’s needs, experiences, and progress.

💬 SEND Code of Practice highlights the importance of collaboration between parents and professionals.

4. It Supports Person-Centered Approaches

Just like one-page profiles, the Daily Journal SEND captures the learner’s voice in their own way—building confidence and making sure they feel seen and heard.

📘 Who Is It For?

The Daily Journal SEND is perfect for:

• Primary and secondary pupils with SEND

• Pupils with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or speech and language needs

• Teachers, SENCOs, and teaching assistants

• Parents, carers, and key workers

• Therapists working with children in education and care settings

🧩 A Small Tool, Big Impact

Inclusion is about more than access—it’s about empowerment. The Daily Journal SEND helps learners reflect, communicate, and grow on their own terms. It creates a safe, consistent space where children can feel proud of their achievements and better understand themselves.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support your learners emotionally, socially, and personally, this might just be the tool you’ve been waiting for.

✨ For practical resources and SEND toolkits, visit  nasen