Whole-school sensory impairment resources

An example of two formats used to record observations on the engagement scales, used with our classes of pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Please read our Sensory Dispensary blog for further information on this resource and more: http://sensorydispensary.blogspot.co.uk/. We blog about planning, resources, research, events, CPD, reviews and much more.

This is an activity plan that provides ideas to support a SEND pupil in a mainstream class. It has lots of ideas for teaching and practising negotiation. It is aimed at students who find the social aspects of sharing and playing cooperatively very difficult. It links to PSHE, and suggests ways to incorporate the skills in everyday activities. The assessment descriptors indicate ways of assessing small steps progress. These activity plans have been developed by teachers for teachers with multi-professional advisory support. SEND-Inspire is an online inclusion resource for educators to include pupils with SEND. To have a free trial and download more free activity plans, go to http://send-inspire.co.uk/

Students love this game which highlights the difficulties farmers face in poor countries. It is very practical and the game takes a whole lesson. Students I have used this game with ask again and again if they can play.

These instruction provide information to play the Cocoa Loco Trading Game.

This fun game is very energetic and the students will love playing it. It is designed for secondary SEN students but could be adapted easily to suit Key Stage 2. The aim of the game is to show some of the issues which farmers in poor countries face to make money from their produce and the difficulties that they face on a day to day basis. This game is frenetic and the kids ask to play the game over and over again.

These resources are aimed at SEN students and include the scheme of work, lesson presentations, assessment, homework, activities and worksheets. Individually these resources would have cost £40.

This presentation provides a quick overview of a river from source to mouth, giving key vocabulary for SEN students - Lesson 3.

This presentation provides a quick overview of a river from source to mouth, giving key vocabulary for SEN students - Lesson 2.

Worksheet resource for low ability SEN students as an introduction to rivers - lesson 1.

This presentation is aimed to highlight what is required under the new Local inspection and has been compiled following research into other Local inspection and pathfinder outcomes. This presentation identifies requirements to ensure the Local authority is meeting the needs of its stakeholders under the new SEND Code of Practice.

An example of a Musical Story Massage session used with pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This session could be used in other settings including at home with parent and child. This version could be shared with parents as an end of term gift or a home activity for pupils with PMLD. A printable CD cover is included if you would like to burn the songs to a disc to share with parents. Please note that the following track are not my own but can be downloaded from youtube. Full credit goes to the authors/composers of the music. Track 1 (By the Sleepy Lagoon by Eric Coates- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMMS4I6f7o4 ), Track 10 ( Musica para circo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls1gnCHr14Q), Track 11 (Medieval war drums- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G24_1FbBrbgand) Track 12 (Don't dream it's over originally by Crowded House -karaoke version) Please read our Sensory Dispensary blog for further information on how and why to use this resource: http://sensorydispensary.blogspot.co.uk/. We blog about planning, resources, research, events, CPD, reviews and much more.

This is an activity plan that provides ideas to support a SEND pupil in a mainstream class. It has lots of ideas for developing a pupil's awareness of other's achievements and encouraging them to find pleasure in others success. It links to PE and art, classroom displays and circle times; and indicates ways of assessing small steps progress. These activity plans have been developed by teachers for teachers with multi-professional advisory support. SEND-Inspire is an online inclusion resource for educators to include pupils with SEND. To have a free trial and download more free activity plans, go to http://send-inspire.co.uk/