This simple SEND paperwork overview will support you in what to use and when and help explain the differences to staff and parents. Please check your individual Local Authority guidance for any local variations. Although robust paperwork systems are best practice, most is not statutory so there will be variations in use from school to Read More
Category: SEND specific
The Superpower of Sound Processing and Rhythmic Skills
As parents and/or educators you will no doubt be aware that music and rhythm significantly support young children’s development but apart from the surface-level knowledge of the overall benefits in areas such as mood and literacy, what are the underlying scientific principles that make these skills so important to the developing child? Boogie Mites takes Read More
Reasonable Adjustment In Classrooms and Schools
Reasonable adjustment in the classroom and at school are accommodations made to ensure that students with additional needs have equal access to educational opportunities. These adjustments are designed to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment which is of course what we want in all of our schools! It means schools have a legal obligation Read More
My Mood Stars: Brighten Up Your SEMH!
I’m pleased to recommend My Mood Stars to PYM blog readers! Perfect for learners with #SEND or #SEMH difficulties to support communication.
SENCO Overview Of Workload (editable)
This is a useful document which you can use to explain your workload to others. It’s fully editable so you could colour code it to show what is the most/least time consuming for you or write approximate times next to each entry.
SENCO Talks – QFT strategies for secondary (via Spotify)
oducing SENCO Talks – Informative discussions on Additional Educational Needs, to help all Secondary school staff better support pupils with additional needs. May also be suitable for some of your primary children. There are nine episodes on a range of SEND needs. Hope you enjoy them and are able to share them with your colleagues.
A PowerPoint Journal for Children: An Alternative To Writing
e, rewarding and reflective process but for some children who hate to write, well there’s no way you could get them to do it! Hopefully by using a PowerPoint they will find that it more acceptable than writing but with the same benefits.
SENCOs: Raising The Profile of These Unsung Heros
This post goes out to all those SENCOs who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that children on the SEND register have everything they need to access their education. I see you.
A Little Extra Transition Goes A Long Way!
After last year’s disastrous transition where some Y6 we literally thrown in at the deep end at secondary, this year I’m determined that it is going to improve! Especially for those children who are vulnerable, have SEND are looked after or are anxious.
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek2021 Lockdown Resources for SEND
It is clear that while this period is difficult for everybody, there are particular groups who are receiving less support than needed. Here are a number of resources that can be utilised to help alleviate some of the stresses of lockdown for our young people with SEND.