Online Classes for teachers and families supporting children with complex needs:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/specialist/#subjects
ONLINE SEND TRAINING MATERIALS
- Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
- Moderate learning difficulties (MLD)
- Behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD)
- Dyslexia or specific learning difficulties (SpLD)
- Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
ONLINE CPD TRAINING
The file below contains a wealth of links to online training programmes. Some of these may have a cost attached. They will be useful especially for TAs working from home at this time.
SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES
SEND RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Website: https://www.annafreud.org/media/11160/supporting-schools-and-colleges.pdf
Description: a downloadable guide to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and students during periods of disruption.
Do2Learn (USA)
Website: https://do2learn.com/
Description: a range of downloadable resources grouped by theme. Themes include: social skills, songs and games, and picture cards.
Inclusive Teach
Website: https://inclusiveteach.com/free-printable-sen-teaching-resources/
Description: downloadable teaching resources to support pupils with SEND.
PMLD thematic units – from the Northern Ireland Curriculum
Website: http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/curriculum_microsite/SEN_PMLD_thematic_units/index.asp
Description: comprehensive guidance on themed activities for learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). A full sensory curriculum is offered.
Priory Woods School
Website: http://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/page/?title=Resources&pid=3
Description: resources from an award-winning, innovative school, rated by Ofsted as outstanding and put together by SEND teachers. The resources include apps and programmes.
SEND Gateway
Website: https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/whole-school-send/find-wss-resources/nqt-videos.html
Description: A range of SEND guidance videos created in collaboration with the Centre for Education and Youth (CfEY) in addition to many other experts within the sector. Aimed at Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs).
SENict Activities
Website: https://www.ianbean.co.uk/senict-members-resource-portal
Description: downloadable activities aimed particularly at Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) learners.
SEN Teacher
Website: https://www.senteacher.org/
Description: downloadable resources that can be adapted to suit the needs of pupils. Resources are aimed at a range of abilities.
Speech and Language Kids
Website: https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/free-speech-language-resources/
Description: a range of education and therapy resources for speech and language problems. A podcast is also available on iTunes for verbal and non-verbal children.
Teaching Students with Visual Impairments
Website: https://www.teachingvisuallyimpaired.com/
Description: a range of downloadable resources to support blind and visually impaired pupils.
UCL Centre for Inclusive Education
Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-and-centres/centres/centre-inclusive-education/homeschooling-children-send/managing-transition-home-schooling
Description: a guide to help parents adjust to remote learning by providing advice and links to resources.
GENERAL RESOURCES
An example SEN Information report: SEN Information Report - Boothville
An example SEN Policy: SEN Policy - Spring Lane Primary
RESOURCES FROM CPD SESSIONS
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Chair of Governors Network Resouces - July 2019
