SEN Support
Hi everyone,
We have created this SEN Support page to provide some additional support for children with Special Educational Needs. There are lots of useful links and activities below. The web page is split into the following sections, to help you easily locate what it is you're looking for:
Take care and keep smiling, Mrs Gore If you have any questions about any of the resources or would like further support, please don't hesitate to email me: [email protected] |
General Support
Special Educational Needs Resource Blog
Useful website with advice, learning activities and recommended toys, books and resources for children with SEN.
Starline
Home learning help and advice, including advice on how to help your child with SEND cope with lockdown as it continues for some and ends for others.
Chatter Pack
A great list of FREE, online resources for anybody staying at home during this period. As well as a free Newsletter that you can sign up for with useful ideas and advice.
Manchester Libraries YouTube Channel
A wide range of activities can be found here, including arts and crafts, story time and even 'How to Make Your Own Lava Lamp'!
Centre for Research in Early Childhood
Resources to support child well-being during Covid-19.
Useful website with advice, learning activities and recommended toys, books and resources for children with SEN.
Starline
Home learning help and advice, including advice on how to help your child with SEND cope with lockdown as it continues for some and ends for others.
Chatter Pack
A great list of FREE, online resources for anybody staying at home during this period. As well as a free Newsletter that you can sign up for with useful ideas and advice.
Manchester Libraries YouTube Channel
A wide range of activities can be found here, including arts and crafts, story time and even 'How to Make Your Own Lava Lamp'!
Centre for Research in Early Childhood
Resources to support child well-being during Covid-19.
Back to School Packs
OneEducation have put together some useful 'Back to School' packs to make the transition easier for any children who are back in school.
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These two brilliant books are FREE and are helpful with explaining the Coronavirus to children.
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Speech, Language and Communication
Useful Links:
Early Years: Family Resources Ideas for families to support 2-4 year old's communication skills. Chatter Pack A wealth of useful resources and website pages with lots of fantastic ideas to help support children with their speech, language and communication. Speech and Language Kids Lots of fun games and resources to support children. The Communication Trust Useful resources for parents about how best to support your child with their speech, language and communication. Do2Learn A fun and accessible resource for individuals with special needs. Colourful Semantics This website includes useful training for parents and practitioners to use with children with a range of speech, language and communication needs. |
Useful Activities:
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Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Useful Links:
Dough Disco YouTube Channel Lots of fantastic videos for use with play dough with a series of exercises designed to improve fine muscle control. Cosmic Kids YouTube Channel Videos for relaxation and mindfulness, also helping with gross motor skills. The Body Coach PE Lessons Daily PE lessons to get you moving by Joe Wicks. Dance Mat Typing Typing games to help develop and improve fine muscle control. |
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Sensory
Useful Links:
Sensory Story Time Join in with the fun at Sensory Story Time from Manchester Libraries. Variety - Supporting Children with Sensory Needs Make your own sensory kit at home and download free resources here. Learning4Kids Some great ideas here for fun sensory activities to try at home. |
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Useful Links:
ThinkNinja ThinkNinja is a mental health app designed for 10 to 18 year olds. Using a variety of content and tools, it allows young people to learn about mental health and emotional well-being, and develop skills they can use to build resilience and stay well. Mental Health Foundation Lots of great advice for parents and children to access. The School Run A list of the best wellbeing apps for children. Up: Unlocking Potential Lots of fantastic resources, including worksheets and videos to support children with emotional wellbeing. Mind Useful website for support and advice for parents and children to understand mental health. Mentally Healthy Schools Resources for building resilience during lockdown and the Coronavirus. |
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