How to write a social story

Early Identification
Target Audience
Early Years Practitioners, Primary Educational Practitioners, Secondary Educational Practitioners
Course Outline
A social story is a short, descriptive story that helps children understand a specific social situation, skill, or concept. It is a description of a situation or skill in terms of relevant social cues and common responses. The social story explains what to expect, why it happens, and how to respond appropriately with a positive tone.
Explores how to use different sentence types to create a social story to support social situations.
Date: Friday 15 May 2026
Time: 10am – 11am
Platform: Microsoft Teams - This course is being delivered via Microsoft teams. Please ensure your device is compatible. We recommend you access this through a computer or laptop for the best experience.
Cost: £10per delegate
Facilitator: Early Years Education Team