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.
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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.
School Online SEND Home Learning Questionnaire – Fully Editable
It’s really useful to find out how well your parents feel that your school has supported home learning during this time. You can celebrate what worked well and also contact parents if they had an issue you were not aware of, to allow a fresh start next year. Google collates all the information for you Read More
Pupil Passport Template (primary) – Fully Customisable
Pupil passports are a great way to compliment your One Page Profiles and are a useful document to support home school links, for children to track their own targets and for them to support their own learning by developing independence. They are also handy when it comes to transitions. In order for children with SEND Read More
Successful Pupil Transition
What an impossible situation we find ourselves in. Last year, I was blogging about successful transitions for SEND pupils with all the best practice and resources ideas I could muster but in this crazy situation, none of those bells and whistles will be possible. How will children have successful transitions to another year group or school with so many variables and unknowns? I don’t have the answers but the following are ideas that you could try out without the need for physical visits. Once you know, with more certainty, what next year will look like, transition plans can follow. Even if you need to start them in September!
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