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Autism Education Trust
www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk
• AET is dedicated to co-ordinating and improving education support for all children on the autism spectrum in England.
British Institute of Learning Disabilities
www.bild.org.uk
• BILD are committed to improving the quality of life for people with learning disabilities. Their vision is a world where people with learning disabilities are accepted as equal citizens with the potential to make a positive contribution to our communities.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/somethingspecial
• Cool site featuring games, songs and stories specifically aimed at children with learning difficulties. It also utilises the Makaton sign and symbol system.
Curious Cargo
http://www.curiouscargo.co.uk/
Curious Cargo is a package of many delights... a performance and visual arts company creating:
• Shows for indoor and conventional settings.
• Workshops and training for community, education and corporate settings.
• Commissions to make: puppets, masks, props etc..
Department for Children, Schools and Families
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/
• UK government department with responsibility for children's services, families, schools, 14-19 education and the Respect Taskforce. The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and families is to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up.
Every Child Matters
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/
• Every Child Matters is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19. Every Child Matters is a shared programme of change to improve outcomes for all children and young people. It takes forward the Governments vision of radical reform for children, young people and families.
http://www.equals.co.uk/schemes-of-work.aspx?page=31e265b9-59db-4b2d-b689-053339897cb8
Alignment of EQUALS Schemes of Work against the five ECM learning outcomes.
• The EQUALS Schemes of Work (including the Moving On one year programmes; Adventurer, Explorer and Traveller, Literacy and Numeracy and Key Skills Accreditation) have been aligned against the five Every Child Learning outcomes.
The Hextol Foundation
http://www.hextol.org
• To improve the lives of people with disabilities, and who may have other advantages by creating employment opportunities, providing education and training and developing other charitable forms of support as required.
http://www.hadrian.newcastle.sch.uk/
• Facilitates regional training and hosts conferences and workshops on a wide range of SEN related topics.
Home Access - Next Generation Learning
www.homeaccess.org.uk
• Children who have a difficulty using a computer because of a profound disability or a special educational need may be eligible for a tailor-made Home Access package based on a sample evaluation of their needs.
delivered by BECTA - Leading next generation learning.
Becta is the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning.
Interplay
Everyone has a story to tell
http://www.interplayleeds.co.uk/
• Interplay works across all art forms - theatre, film, music, visual arts, radio, literature - to engage children, young people and adults who feel excluded.
Mencap
http://www.mencap.org.uk
Mencap is a voice for learning disability. Everything Mencap does is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Read more about what learning disability is. Find out about its causes and what it means for people with a learning disability.
NASEN – Helping Everyone Achieve
http://www.nasen.org.uk
• An organisation aiming to promote the education, training, advancement and development of everyone with special and additional support needs.
Ofsted
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/
• Ofsted inspects and regulates care for children and young people and inspects education and training for learners of all ages.
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• The Bulletin of News and Information for Everyone Working with People with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. PMLD-Link is a regular publication devoted exclusively to the issues which matter to people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their carers and others who support them.
Priory Woods School
http://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk
• An all age community special school situated in east Middlesbrough
http://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/page_viewer.asp?page=Resources&pid=4
Resources: here you can download a wide variety of material including worksheets, curriculum documents, lesson plans and simple programmes, which are free to adapt and use in your school, college or home.
http://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/page_viewer.asp?page=Curriculum&pid=3
Curriculum Area: here you will find lots of examples of our pupils from across all ages and levels of ability.
QCDA – Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
http://www.qcda.gov.uk/
• The QCDA is at the heart of England’s education system. Their job is to develop the curriculum, improve and deliver assessments, and review and reform qualifications.
Rebound Therapy.org
www.reboundtherapy.org
• The official UK body and international consultancy for Rebound Therapy with founder Eddy Anderson, MCSP Cert Ed. Responsible for the development and delivery of validated and certificated staff training courses.
Improving Quality of Life
http://www.researchautism.net/pages/welcome/home.ikml
• This site is aimed at anyone with an interest in autism, including people with autism spectrum disorders, parent and carers, service providers and policy makers.
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
Supporting blind and partially sighted people
http://www.rnib.org.uk
• RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight loss. Our pioneering work helps anyone with a sight problem. We also provide information on eye conditions and support and advice for people living with sight loss.
Seen In
Improving Quality of Life
http://seenindesign.co.uk/
• Designers of protective wear for children and adults.
SENCO Forum
http://lists.becta.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/senco-forum
• This mailing list is for anyone who wants to support Special Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs), those in local authorities and others involved in the education of pupils with special educational needs. Established in 1996, membership of senco-forum comprises mainly of SENCOs but also includes a range of education professionals and other interested parties, all of whom will be supporting the work of the SENCO.
The list aims to provide an opportunity to discuss issues and provide practical advice which will help Special Needs Co-ordinators carry out their roles.
Sherborne Association
http://www.sherborne-association-uk.com/index.html
• The Sherborne Association UK is a non-profit-making registered charity and part of an international organisation that is dedicated to maximising the abilities of all people with and without disabilities, through the medium of movement. It was formed to continue and promote the work of Veronica Sherborne. The Association runs courses to instruct interested people in the use of Sherborne Developmental Movement in appropriate settings, often working with people with learning difficulties. These courses are suitable for Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Care workers etc.
Special Kids In The UK
http://www.specialkidsintheuk.org
• Special kids in the UK is a charity for families who have a child of any age with special needs.
TDA – Training and Development Agency for Schools
http://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/sen/resources.aspx
• Training and Development Agency for Schools.
Student Associates Scheme – Turn your talent into teaching
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/experienceteaching/jointhestudentassociatesscheme.aspx
• The Student Associates Schemes is for students interested in gaining classroom experience while pursuing their studies. The Student Associates Scheme gives you the chance to:
º discover what teaching is really like
º work alongside experienced teachers, and
º develop new skills
Teachernet.gov
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/sen
• Special educational needs and disability It is the ambition of the special educational needs (SEN) and disability division that every child with special educational needs reaches their full potential in school, and can make a successful transition to adulthood and the world of further and higher education, training or work.
Among others, this site may prove valuable for parents, carers, schools, SEN governors, teachers, professionals and learning assistants.
The Down’s syndrome Association
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
• Helping people with Down’s syndrome to live full and rewarding lives. They provide information and support for people with Down’s syndrome, their families and carers and the professionals who work with them.
Very Special Maths
Practical guidance for teaching Maths to pupils with very special needs
http://www.veryspecialmaths.co.uk
• Les Staves is an independent consultant in the teaching and learning of Maths for pupils with severe or complex learning difficulties. Les has written special Maths needs materials and provided training for the National Numeracy Strategy, the QCA and EQUALS.
Widgit
Software Solutions for Inclusion
http://www.widgit.com/
• Communicate: In Print templates and training materials on making your school or centre "communication friendly".
Williams Syndrome Foundation
www.williams-syndrome.org.uk
• An organisation for individuals with Williams syndrome, their families and professionals needing support and information regarding the syndrome. Williams syndrome is a rare disorder. Like Downs syndrome it is caused by an abnormality in chromosomes, and shows a wide variation in abilities from person to person.