SEND
Online educational resources – support for families
These websites have been identified by some of the country’s leading educational experts and offer a wide range of support and resources for pupils of all ages. They are currently being offered for free.
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Brain Parade Website: http://www.brainparade.com/products/see-touch-learn-free/
Description: a visual instruction app, including flash cards and picture-choosing games, for children with autism and special needs. |
HelpKidzLearn Website: https://www.helpkidzlearn.com/
Description: a collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages. It includes provision for school closure. |
Sensory App House Ltd Website: https://www.sensoryapphouse.com/
Description: a range of apps are available for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities. |
Visuals2Go Website: https://www.visuals2go.com/
Description: an all-in-one app created to support people with communication and learning difficulties. For verbal and non-verbal learners. |
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. Registration: not required |
Inclusive Teach Website: https://inclusiveteach.com/free-printable-sen-teaching-resources/ Description: downloadable teaching resources to support pupils with SEND. Registration: not required |
PMLD thematic units – from the Northern Ireland Curriculum Website: http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/curriculum_microsite/SEN_PMLD_thematic_units/
Description: comprehensive guidance on themed activities for learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). A full sensory curriculum is offered. Registration: not required |
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. Registration: not required |
UCL Centre for Inclusive Education
Description: a guide to help parents adjust to remote learning by providing advice and links to resources. Registration: not required |
Teaching Students with Visual Impairments Website: https://www.teachingvisuallyimpaired.com/
Description: a range of downloadable resources to support blind and visually impaired pupils. Registration: is required |
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. Registration: not required |
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. Registration: not required |
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. Registration: not required
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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). Registration: not required |