SENCO Survival Kit - audits, checklists and booklets for staff (whole school approach to SEN)Quick View
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SENCO Survival Kit - audits, checklists and booklets for staff (whole school approach to SEN)

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This is a SENCO survival kit to help to implement a whole school approach to SEN. Included is: A staff SEND audit (along with descriptions) for you to audit your staff training needs and confidence in working with students with SEND. A quality first teaching SEND for you to use on learning walks / observations to identify good practice and areas for development. Two booklets for staff - one on supporting students with dyslexia / literacy difficulties, and one on supporting students with speech, language and communication needs. Focus is on quality first teaching in the mainstream classroom. A powerpoint about dyslexia to deliver to staff. A powerpoint about SLCN to deliver to staff. Suitable for primary, secondary and FE. The author is a senior advisory teacher, trainer and writer in the field of SLCN.
Now and Next Board - Complete with Timetable Lesson Symbols - SEN - BehaviourQuick View
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Now and Next Board - Complete with Timetable Lesson Symbols - SEN - Behaviour

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Now and next boards helps pupils with SEN and behavioural difficulties to focus on what they should be doing in the instant, and what will be happening next. This is a very supportive strategy as it breaks the day down into simple stages and helps to alleviate anxiety. Simply attach a piece of velcro to the now and next areas. Symbols for lessons and transitions can be laminated and used to velcro to the board.
Biting Social StoryQuick View
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Biting Social Story

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This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with biting. A lot of children bite others as a sign of frustration, anxiety, pain etc. - sometimes we may even find no explanation for why they are biting but hopefully this social story will help reduce biting behaviours. It is a general book full of different things your mouth can be used for as well as why we shouldn't bite - how it makes others feel, and if we need to bite what we can do etc. Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page. Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale. Pages included are; ♦ I can use my mouth to eat food. ♦ I can use my mouth to sing songs. ♦ I can use my mouth to laugh. ♦ I can use my mouth to talk to others. ♦ I can use my mouth to whistle. ♦ I can use my mouth to drink. ♦ I can use my mouth to tell stories. ♦ I can use my mouth to smile. ♦ I can use my mouth to do lots of nice things. ♦ Sometimes I get angry and want to bite! ♦ It’s ok to bite my chew toy. ♦ But it’s not ok to bite my friends. ♦ Biting hurts my friends and it will make them sad. ♦ Sometimes, my teeth hurt and I want to bite. ♦ I can bite my chew toy or ask for help. ♦ If I have bad teeth I can go to the dentist for help. ♦ I will remember to use my mouth to be kind. I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting.
Lanyard visuals makaton asdQuick View
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Lanyard visuals makaton asd

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Set of makaton visuals to support children. Great resource for asd children. SEN children. Print, cut, laminate and add to your lanyard for easy access.
Pupil Passport Template and examplesQuick View
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Pupil Passport Template and examples

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This is a pupil passport template including anonymised completed examples. Ideal for SEN students. If completed alongside the student it is far more effective and becomes person centered as set out in the SEND code of practice. Sections include: I would like you to know that... I find it difficult to.... It would help me if you could.... etc I started off using these with my SEN students, however, now most students in my school have these and take control of these passports - very powerful tool.
Social Story: My Body is Private (Rules for Safety & Awareness)Quick View
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Social Story: My Body is Private (Rules for Safety & Awareness)

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This Social Story is intended to provide students with awareness of their body, with emphasis on the fact that their body has private parts, and these parts should be respected. This story ideal for students across elementary and into junior high levels, in particular for students with special needs (intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.). Some of the areas covered include: Our body is private and has private parts Definition of private parts Fact that boys and girls have different private parts Private parts should not be shown or touched in public If private parts need to be touched, this should be done in private, such as bathroom or change room (in public), and bedroom or bathroom (at home) Presents different reasons for wanting to touch private parts: bothering them, need to use washroom, or to fulfill curiosity Covers topic of self-touching out of curiosity - that this is okay, but needs to be done at home, in private That touching or staring at other people’s private parts is NOT okay Reminder to respect others personal space and privacy Reinforcing that reminding self to follow these rules will make them proud! This story is in PDF format, and can be easily printed and laminated. It has developmentally appropriate language, and is full of engaging visuals. As always, please leave your feedback/review, so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!
I Don't Always Get my Own Way Social StoryQuick View
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I Don't Always Get my Own Way Social Story

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Social story about not always getting your own way and learning to accept the word no. It discusses the feelings they may have about not getting their way and the reactions they want to have but then how they should more appropriately react. The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator
Social Story: Managing Strong EmotionsQuick View
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Social Story: Managing Strong Emotions

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Our students and children often struggle with managing their emotions and feelings, especially when these emotions are strong and overwhelming. It can be difficult to understand how to manage emotions in the midst of stress, and how to juggle more than one emotion at a time. This Social Story is meant to provide students with clear, step-by-step guidance and instruction around How to Manage Strong Emotions. This includes: A. Normalizing the experience of having strong emotions B. Examples of common emotions C. Examples of what being extremely excited, angry, and worried might look like, both mentally and physically D. Introducing effective strategies to Calm and Process strong emotions E. Offering space for the student to come up with their Own strategies F. Reinforcing the importance of learning this skill! This 11-page social story is in PDF format, and can be easily printed and laminated. It contains engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language. It is best suited for elementary students (Gr. K-6) and students in special education/life skills classroom settings. As always, I encourage you to leave a review/feedback, so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!
Biting Social StoryQuick View
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Biting Social Story

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Social story for a child who has been biting others. The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator
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Lego Based Therapy

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The files you will receive have been designed and written by myself from my research and knowledge around the subject. All graphics have been produced by me, including page design and individual blocks This is a Lego therapy resource pack which is designed to aid any practitioner to successfully deliver a course of play sessions. The core contents of the pack can be tailored to different age groups or abilities by the practitioner. It has twenty-four different pages which contain a brief introduction and then explains each team member’s role and job description. It also has visual images to aid with colours,** shapes** and questions that could be asked to help the children engage and communicate with each other. There is also a tracker sheet which is great for following each child as they develop or it highlights if they need additional support. Lastly, the practitioner should have basic knowledge of play therapy and if not this pack could further develop their own personal skill set.** Please note 'This product has been written and produced by myself. I have attended numerous speech therapy courses on how children can benefit in their social communication by using lego Block Based therapy within a group setting.**
Social Story - Behaviours, BehaviorsQuick View
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Social Story - Behaviours, Behaviors

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This resource contains a behaviour / behavior management symbol support story that is a great resource to introduce and encourage behavior / behaviour management with yours students. This social story is 22 page story on behaviour/behaviors. It comes with a choice of 3 different covers (my helping story, behaviour management, behavior management). The story is a walkthrough of different things that students may do if they get angry/sad and how you/they can help calm. Each page comes with a descriptive image/symbol. I recommend printing each page individually, laminating and then binding together a book so that it can be used for future/prolonged use. The pages included are as follows; ♦ I am happy when I get to do things I like ♦ I get sad if I have to do things I don't like ♦ Sometimes, I get angry if I have to do something I hate ♦ I may get angry if something doesn't go my way ♦ When I'm angry I don't understand how to cope ♦ I might cry ♦ I may have a tantrum ♦ I may throw things across the room ♦ I may scream really, really loud ♦ I may make a mess ♦ I may hurt myself ♦ If I hurt myself I can get more upset ♦ I may hurt someone ♦ I must remember to be kind to others ♦ If I hurt someone else, they may get upset ♦ My teacher can help me if I am angry or upset ♦ I can go to a quiet area to help me relax ♦ I can blow 5 big, deep breaths ♦ I can go for a walk ♦ It is OK to ask for help ♦ Soon, I will be happy again!
SEND Support Plan/IEP/Pupil Target PlanQuick View
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SEND Support Plan/IEP/Pupil Target Plan

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A clear, easy to use template for SEND pupil Support Plans/IEPs/Target Plans. Annotated headings provide support for adults writing the plans. SMART targets are clearly linked to long term outcomes to ensure that plans incorporate person centred planning practices. Text in red is exemplar and should be personalised or deleted.
Hurting Others Social Story BundleQuick View
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Hurting Others Social Story Bundle

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Selection of 6 social stories all focused on not hurting others. Also included is one about encouraging children to say sorry. Includes: Biting Hair Pulling Hitting Scratching Kind Hands Saying Sorry The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator
Symbols for Lessons and School Activities for Timetables and Structure - SEN - ASD - BehaviourQuick View
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Symbols for Lessons and School Activities for Timetables and Structure - SEN - ASD - Behaviour

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Symbols for lessons to create specific timetables. Symbols can be cut up, laminated, velcroed etc. This ensures that pupils know what to expect during the day and this can particularly support pupils with SEN, behavioural difficulties or anxiety. Symbolised timetables can be tailoured for the individual pupil or can be displayed for the whole class to see. Simple attached to a strip of velcro. Widget SEND SEN Symbols.
Attachment Aware Schools  Presentation for Education ProfessionalsQuick View
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Attachment Aware Schools Presentation for Education Professionals

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**Attachment Aware Schools ** Presentation for education professionals working with children with experience of trauma and loss. The aims of this presentation are to help you to gain an overview of the key theories of attachment, and an understanding of the features of different attachment styles. The course is interspaced with practical strategies, backed up with theory, to support children with attachment difficulties in your school. Also Available: Unit One: An Introduction to Attachment in the Classroom Unit Two: Developmental Vulnerabilities: Emotion Coaching Unit Three: Mindfulness for Staff Unit Four: Mindfulness for Staff and Pupils Unit Five: Mindfulness for Pupils Unit Six: LEGO®-based theraplay Workbooks Unit One and Two: An Introduction to Attachment in School and Emotion Coaching Workbook Unit Three and Four: Mindfulness for Staff and Pupils Workbook Unit Six: LEGO®-based theraplay Workbook **Resources ** Brain Box Cards: 40 x A6 cards Strength Cards: 64 x A6 cards Symbol Cards: 44 x A6 cards Training Workbooks Mindfulness Card Set LEGO resource and card set Created by Susan Lofthouse MBPsS. Susan has over twenty years experience in education. She works closely with senior leaders in schools and children’s social service teams, to secure the best outcomes for Looked After Children. In addition she offers bespoke training for school staff, social workers, and carers, to help professionals understand the educational needs of children with experience of trauma and loss. 20 years teaching experience. SENCO – National Award for SEN Coordination. Master in the Psychology of Education. Member of the British Psychological Society. Experience in mainstream, special schools, PRUs, and Local Authorities. Operational Lead in three Virtual Schools. Adoption Panel Independent Member.
Autism Classroom Visuals, First Then and More Visuals with Communication SymbolsQuick View
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Autism Classroom Visuals, First Then and More Visuals with Communication Symbols

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This is a great visual resource to support and encourage students when taking part in different activities throughout the day. It comes with a variety of different 'boards' for your preference on which to use as well as 68 symbols to accompany the resource. The boards included come in both b/w and col option. There is a contents page included so you are aware of what you are printing in the PDF document. Included are: First, Then board b/w Now, Next board b/w First, Next, Then board b/w Now, Next, Then board b/w First, Then, Last board b/w First, Then board col Now, Next board col First, Next, Then board col Now, Next, Then board col First, Then Last board col Visuals/Symbols I highly recommend cutting out and laminating the individual pieces so that they will be stronger and longer lasting. There are also brief instructions included on the first page of the PDF, however this is a quick and simple resource to put together that will work wonders with you and your students throughout the year. This resource comes with some choice symbols, if you feel there is something that you desperately need please feel free to contact me through the 'Ask a question' tab as a request and I will try my best to add it. Contains 16 pages.
Autumn Winter Sensory StoryQuick View
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Autumn Winter Sensory Story

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This is a sensory story I created for my topic 'seasons'. This was written for a PMLD/ CLDD class. I have written it with the sentence, the sense, the sensory experience and what I and my TAs are looking for and observing throughout the sessions. Repeat story throughout the term to enable the child to develop anticipation, investigation, awareness, preference and much more. Could also be used in an EYFS KS1 class.
Good Manners book using Widgit CIP2Quick View
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Good Manners book using Widgit CIP2

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This is a book I made for my daughter who when I reinforced that she needs good manners, replied, 'What are good manners?' Hence the need for a book to break it down. Covers the following: * please and thank you * asking nicely * table manners * greeting and departing people we know * personal hygiene * interrupting (or rather what to do instead!) Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011