I was so pleased to have secured an interview with @TommyTikTok88! He’s a teacher in an SEND school, whose channel started as a one off during lockdown to support his pupils in navigating all the changes that took place in schools. He didn’t quite imagine what what to come as he now has over 1.8 Read More
Tag: lockdown
#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.
2020: A Personal Reflection Of The Positives
The following are my personal reflections of positives; some which no doubt will resonate to fellow educators both professionally and personally. I’m very keen to see the back of this academic year (and actual year). Just like the Japanese concept of Kintsukuroi, I believe that challenging times make us grow as people – unfortunately, you need these times to create light and shade within life.
The Great Outdoors – 12 socially distant, wellbeing promoting and fun outdoor activities to try.
The great outdoors is a fabulous resource for keeping your class busy and educated. Also, TGO helps to promote children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development – step out of your comfort zone while no one is judging you!
From Anna Freud National Centre and Mentally Healthy Schools: CORONAVIRUS: 7 FREE TOOLKIT DOWNLOADS
From anxiety to transitions, these resources are a one-stop-shop (without the need to pay…), for all things SEMH and lockdown related.
The BIG transitions for autistic and send pupils after lockdown – free online training by Lynn McCann via @SchudioTv
Practical help, advice and resources to help you prepare your Autistic and SEND children for the big transitions as lockdown begins to ease. What you’ll learn on this course: This course is for Senior Leaders, Teaching staff and Parents and explores the challenges that will face autistic and SEND pupils going through transitions this year. Read More
Supporting Parents who are worried about their children’s SEMH during lockdown
There is some sound advice in this pdf link published by Western Health and Social Care Trust: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2020-04/Supporting%20parents%20of%20Children%20and%20YoungPeople%20during%20lockdown.whsct_.pdf
Home educating your children: 10 supportive statements.
How are you coping as a parent at home with children during the Coronavirus lockdown? During these unprecedented times we may experience a feeling of extra pressure to home school our children to a high standard. Here are 10 statements to show parents that you are actually winning at home educating.