Welcome!

 Welcome to our SEND information page. I will be adding useful information to this page as I find it and hopefully it will support you with your home teaching and learning!

If you have any concerns or require any support, I can be reached at gricen.birkdaleprimary@schools.sefton.gov.uk

Do not feel like you are on your own!

Nicola Grice ( Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)

Here is a list of useful websites organised into the four areas of need. I appreciate the list may appear overwhelming but you don't need it all!! If you are unsure what your child's needs are they can be found at the top of their SEND support plan. Have a look at their targets and just focus on one area at a time.

Overlearning is key! By repeating the same rhyme, story, song, action etc.  over and over again you are helping to embed the learning into their long term memory.

Remember, the most important thing is to make it fun!! Good luck!!

Speech Language and communication and interaction

• https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/subjects/communication-and-language Oak academy communication and language lessons
• https://en.commtap.org/primary  A directory of activities and resources to support development of specific speech, language and communication needs, Searchable by age phase, subject, target and level of attainment.
• https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/resources/resources/resources-for-parents/ A range of resources to help parents develop children speech and language needs.
• https://ican.org.uk/a-message-to-our-supporters-on-coronavirus/activities-to-develop-speaking-and-listening-skills/ games and activities to support speech and language needs.
• https://pecs-unitedkingdom.com/support-at-home/ activities to support children and parents using PECS (picture Exchange)

Social, Emotional and mental health

• https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/category/free-resources/ A range of resources, games etc. to support different areas of mental health; anxiety, anger, emotions, mindfulness etc.
• https://managing-change.middletownautism.com/ resources aimed at autistic pupils, but could be used with others to support change, particularly around COVID 19.
• https://www.autismlittlelearners.com/search/label/My%20Freebies?updated-max=2020-07-05T17:59:00-07:00&max-results=20&start=20&by-date=false A range of social stories and resources around a lot of different life issues, including COVID 19, that can be used to support children’s understanding.
• https://www.bookofbeasties.com/ Create a free account to access certain activities and resources to support mindfulness and well-being.
• https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/games-skillbuilders/social-emotional-activities-for-children a selection of games to play to build children’s social and emotional awareness

Cognition and learning

Maths

• https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/subjects/numeracy Oak academy lessons to support children with additional needs in specific areas of maths.
• https://www.easyreadtimeteacher.com/teacher-classroom-resources/ resources to support teaching to tell the time
• https://www.weareteachers.com/active-math-games/ active games to support maths learning
• https://www.didax.com/math/virtual-manipulatives.html virtual physical resources to help children understand maths, cubes, tens frames, number lines, bead strings,  and many more!

English

• https://www.booksfortopics.com/dyslexic-readers?fbclid=IwAR1_cTqfjigl-KkzG9UVxUq_cwmZfBJ9yIvdA6R5utt-Jbxer7Xy6xLaolY List of Dyslexia friendly books
• https://www.rhymingmultisensorystories.com/ multisensory stories for downloading using signs, props, movement etc. to engage children with special needs.
• https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/free-ebooks/ free e-book library, select by age group
• https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/  Username- jan21 Password-home

General

• https://dekkocomics.com/topic-guide Comic books that can be downloaded and support learning in different areas of the curriculum, aimed at KS2
• https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/subjects/early-development-learning Early develop lesson for pupils working below year 1 level.
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zn5RLhNWoCRG9KyoHu4boFiqo5G8Zc3lxDkgJw-uBGQ/edit?fbclid=IwAR1-h3BvteNDDHTcqBStqz7YECBPgfifaW58D2E8NHS2EmiOfqwuSHfDYSU A list of free or cheap apps for developing a range of learning skills
• https://vimeo.com/457320105?fbclid=IwAR3m1100UbRduVvNCqW6eN7OVUZdXO38APRka-cObxntIlwNoh34AXjb7P8  Funky feet dance and movement videos
• https://do2learn.com/ Downloadable resources, activity and lesson ideas for literacy, numeracy, behaviour and social skills of needs including social skills.
• https://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/ accessible learning games for English, maths, memory and typing skills

Sensory and/or physical needs

• https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/subjects/physical-development Oak academy lesson to support children with additional in in their physical development
• https://sensory-processing.middletownautism.com/ support for autistic learners with sensory processing, ideas for activities, resources and guidance for those supporting them
• hlearners-with-visual-difficulties/ Using the iPad to Support Learners with Visual Difficulties
• https://www.griffinot.com/developing-childrens-fine-motor-skills/fine-motor-activities-with-kim-griffinot/ 10 weeks worth of videos with activities to develop children fine motor skills
• https://www.rhymingmultisensorystories.com/ multisensory stories for downloading using signs, props, movement etc. to engage children with special needs.
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr dance mat typing to develop typing skills, different levels of challenge.
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ah-07GtU9ou18fXpkcZSQ Learn British sign language fun videos

Self help and independence

• https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/subjects/independent-living Oak academy lesson developing life skills such as dressing, personal care etc.
• https://life-skills.middletownautism.com/ Resources aimed at support children with autism develop essential life skills such as personal hygiene, self-care, safety, managing work and leisure activities.