Welcome!

 Welcome to our SEND information page. You will find useful information on this page to support you. I will post any new information as I receive it. 

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)

* We have added a new Graduated Response Booklet for Parents' to our SEND section under Key information.

Excellent information from the BDA around dyslexia

British Dyslexia Association- Advice for Parents

Here is a list of useful websites organised into the four areas of need. You might find them useful for information and some of them provide resources that you can use with your child. . 

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.