For some children writing is a nightmare. Imagine their joy, if you can offer A PROJECT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE THEM TO WRITE ONE WORD! This resource does just that. This is one of a range of guides for teachers supporting young people with a variety of Special Education Needs, especially those in mainstream classrooms. For example, autism, dyspraxia, visual and auditory impairment, moderate, severe and specific learning difficulties. Although the activities will also be useful to teachers in special schools. There are templates and teaching guides for primary and secondary pupils. There are six guides in the series:  Primary -Independent Research Projects using pictures (suitable for pupils with reading and communication difficulties) ****** THIS RESOURCE *****************  Primary -Independent Research Projects using sound apps to speak and listen (suitable for pupils with difficulties reading and writing)  Primary - Independent Research Projects using kinaesthetic activities (suitable for AHDH, autism etc )  Secondary - Independent Research Projects using pictures (suitable for students with reading and communication difficulties)  Secondary- Independent Research Projects using sound apps to speak and listen (suitable for students with difficulties reading and writing)  Secondary - Independent Research Projects using kinaesthetic activities (suitable for AHDH, autism etc ) There are also primary and secondary BUNDLES available. These can be used as a whole school resource.

Differentiation tool with teachers’ guide. This resource aims to encourage independent research skills. Ideal for learning during the lockdown or catching up when schools return! This is one of a series of three blank templates, for Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Year 6 - the differentiated template mark scheme that helps pupils and their teachers focus of what is required for a research task. The basic document shows that the teacher expects: a title page; fifteen fun facts in their own words, (teachers can train pupils NOT to copy and paste); three website or books used to be listed; ten questions to be designed; a date for completion. Plus advice for pupils with additional needs and cross curricular ideas. This a one of many differentiation tools available to teachers. Research topics can be done at home, in class, with books, in libraries, in rooms with computers or tablets. Research could be published in a school newsletter, the school website or blog with appropriate permissions.

Five resources using the concept of alphabetic animals. The Alphabetic Animals – teachers sheet has about 1000 animals listed. An amazing resource for any science teacher! Will help you with quizzes, competitions, vocabulary improvements etc. The youngest children can draw animals starting with a single letter. Animal challenge encourages younger children to collect animals and get stars; animal usage gives ideas to teachers; alphabetic animals sheets encourage students to build up their vocabulary until the end of primary education. Plan for the pupils to keep it and improve from year to year.

Differentiation tool with teachers’ guide. This resource aims to encourage independent research skills. Ideal for learning during the lockdown or catching up when schools return! This is one of a series of three blank templates, for Y4, Y5 and Y6. Year 5- the template is a differentiated marking scheme that helps pupils and their teachers focus of what is required for a research task. The basic document shows that the teacher expects: a title page; ten fun facts in their own words, (teachers can train pupils NOT to copy and paste); three or more books used to be listed; five questions to be made up; a date for completion. Plus advice for pupils with additional needs and cross curricular ideas. This a one of many differentiation tools available to teachers. Research topics can be done at home, in class, with books, in libraries, in rooms with computers or tablets. Research could be published in a school newsletter, the school website or blog with appropriate permissions.

Differentiation tool with teachers’ guide. This resource aims to encourage independent research skills. Ideal for learning during the lockdown or catching up when schools return! One of a series three blank templates, one each for Year 4. **Year 4 **- the template is a marking scheme that helps pupils and their teachers focus of what is required for a research task. The basic document shows that the teacher expects: a title page; five fun facts in their own words, (teachers can train pupils NOT to copy and paste); two books used to be listed; three questions to be made up; a date for completion. Topics can be chosen by pupils to fit in with their interests and could be used to provide independent learning experiences. In addition to writing points, pupils could take digital photos, record their information, draw pictures or use pictures from a google image search. ‘Pictures save a 1000 words! Plus advice for pupils with additional needs and cross curricular ideas. This a one of many differentiation tools available to teachers. Research topics can be done at home, in class, with books, in libraries, in rooms with computers or tablets. Research could be published in a school newsletter, the school website with appropriate permissions.

This is one of a range of guides for teachers supporting young people with a variety of Special Education Needs, especially those in mainstream classrooms. For example, autism, dyspraxia, visual and auditory impairment, moderate, severe and specific learning difficulties. Although the activities will also be useful to teachers in special schools. There are templates and teaching guides for primary and secondary pupils. There are six guides in the series:  Primary -Independent Research Projects using pictures (suitable for pupils with reading and communication difficulties) ** Primary -Independent Research Projects using sound apps to speak and listen (suitable for pupils with difficulties reading and writing)**  Primary - Independent Research Projects using kinaesthetic activities (suitable for AHDH, autism etc )  Secondary - Independent Research Projects using pictures (suitable for students with reading and communication difficulties)  Secondary- Independent Research Projects using sound apps to speak and listen (suitable for students with difficulties reading and writing)  Secondary - Independent Research Projects using kinaesthetic activities (suitable for AHDH, autism etc ) There are also primary and secondary BUNDLES available. These can be used as a whole school resource.

Digital literacy is increasingly important! This resource has two record cards for teachers to track students literacy and digital literacy from starting school to adulthood. This document has many uses and possibilities and can be used in all curriculum.

Distance learning has many benefits but students in mainstream classrooms may have additional needs to help them succeed. This resource is designed to help teachers find ways of supporting children with auditory needs, autism, dyscalculia, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, physical and visual needs.

During lockdown families benefited from engaging in family projects. Once back at school teachers can encourage them to continue. This resource provides a list of ideas across a range of subjects and age groups that teachers can use to do this. Topics include art and crafts, drama, music and science. Build on the increased awareness that parents have of their children’s learning. Other useful resources: Advice to parents

One post pandemic lesson we have learned is that learning online can be a global experience. We are all experiencing the same difficulties and have all had to adjust the way we learn and teach. Back at school we can capitalize on the benefits of distant asynchronous and synchronous learning. The spreadsheet provides a huge range of international opportunities for students across the age ranges. There is a guidance sheet for use provided. These ideas can be incorporated into a catchup curriculum! Think in terms of bridging courses between years and independent research projects over the school holidays or weekends. See also Benefits of distance learning – after lockdown Catch up after lockdown SEN modifications for distant learners Family projects Knowledge audit Audit student Audit parents Audit teachers

Can’t use the labs because of lockdown and distance learning? There are lots of interesting and exciting websites that offer science learning experiences – virtual physics labs, animations, videos, simulations. This resource has collected the information together in one place to save you time and effort. This is part of a series of virtual labs - biology, chemistry and general science Virtual biology labs Virtual chemistry labs Involve your students in REAL science through citizen science experiences. Citizen science biology Citizen science chemistry Citizen science physics Citizen science bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/citizen-science-projects-all-three-sciences-12245471 Benefits of distance learning – after lockdown https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/benefits-of-distance-learning-after-lockdown-12320055 Catch up after lockdown https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/catch-up-after-lockdown-12320060 Find out what your students learned during lockdown Students Audit post pandemic Take your students out on a virtual visit

Can’t use the labs because of lockdown and distance learning? There are lots of interesting and exciting websites that offer science learning experiences – virtual chemistry labs, animations, videos, simulations. This resource has collected the information together in one place to save you time and effort. This is part of a series of virtual labs - biology, physics and general science Involve your students in REAL science through citizen science experiences. Citizen science biology Citizen science chemistry Citizen science physics Citizen science bundle Other post pandemic resources Learning after lockdown Benefits of distance learning Catch up after lockdown

Enrich your curriculum during uncertain times. As part of a global experience as we return to school, open your classroom door. Can’t plan for trips at the moment but virtual visits offer all sorts of possibilities. Use the resource to find place to visit. Build these trips into your curriculum. In the future you can use them to do pre-visit preparations. A number of the places listed have teacher resources available. Suitable for students of all ages and schools across the world.

Can’t use the labs because of lockdown and distance learning? There are lots of interesting and exciting websites that offer science learning experiences – virtual biology labs, animations, videos, simulations. This is part of a series of virtual labs - chemistry, physics, general science. Involve your students in REAL science through citizen science experiences. Citizen science biology Citizen science chemistry Citizen science physics Citizen science bundle