REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

Resource Booklet

December 2016

This is a free booklet prepared by SERC

Information was current and correct at the time of writing

Please feel free to share with Staff/Parents/Carers - but can we politely ask

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REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

https://www.dimensions-uk.org/families/autism-friendly-

screenings/ Autism friendly

cinema screenings.

http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/world-autism-awareness-

week/schools-autism-awareness-week.aspx Schools pack on

Autism awareness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU2MegkqIxQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWrg5b9DQbE

Video’s to develop

greater awareness -

EYFS/KS 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc77MksM_2c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wES6ZeoDaUs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFDkM9EZRDg

Video’s to develop

greater awareness –

EYFS/KS1/KS2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejpWWP1HNGQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9-l19CKISg

Video’s to develop

greater awareness –

KS2/KS3

http://www.sheepdressedlikewolves.com/ A great website

dedicated to highly

sensitive people and

introverts. A good

website to share with

students who don't

like noise, become

stressed by crowds.

http://www.autcraft.com/ Autcraft is a

Minecraft server for

children and adults

who have Autism.

AUTISM

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

http://autisminpink.net/

Girls with Autism

Documentary-ideal

for CPD.

http://www.nasen.org.uk/resources/resources.girls-and-autism-flying-under-the-radar.html

Girls on the

Spectrum-Flying

Under the radar.

Download this free

guide.

http://www.andnextcomesl.com/2016/04/homemade-stretchy-

sensory-sheet.html

How to make a

homemade stretchy

sheet.

http://www.marksandspencer.com/l/kids/school-uniform/help-and-

inspiration/easy-dressing-school-uniform/easy-dressing-school-

uniform-range

Easy/comfortable

uniform from Marks

and Spencer.

www.thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk

Asperger's Syndrome

in Teenagers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1HQKB2txgY

My Unstoppable Mother

Chris Varney.

TED Talk.

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-

manchester-news/manchester-airport-fast-track-families-autistic-

9584145?source=webgains&siteid=20363

Great materials for

any child travelling

through an airport.

http://autismteachingstrategies.com/autismstrategies/14-simple-

conversation-social-skills-kitsfor-children-with-autism-free-games-

promptsworksheets-activities/

Resources to support

conversation.

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Dyspraxia-personal-care-for-girls-and-women.pdf

Girl's personal

care.

http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Anxiety-Sept15.pdf

Managing Stress

and anxiety.

https://thinkoutsideofthecardboardbox.blogspot.co.uk/ Dyspraxia –

thinking outside

the box.

www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk

The best one stop

site to go to –

check out their

Resource/

factsheet section.

http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/downloads/about-us/Early-Years-Guidelines.pdf

Early Years.

http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/spread-word/

Free awareness

poster.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2CIjD1gEiE

Dyslexia

Awareness Video.

DYSPRAXIA/DYSLEXIA

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

http://worldofinclusion.com/res/alleq/21223_Elliott.pdf

Great child

friendly book to

explain Dyslexia.

http://www.raredisease.org.uk/members.htm Rare diseases.

http://www.rarechromo.co.uk/html/home.asp

Support group

for families of a

child with a

very

rare/unique

condition.

http://undiagnosed.org.uk/

Support group

for children

who do not

have a

diagnosis.

http://redbridgeserc.org/conditions/category/arthogryposis-disorder Arthogryposis.

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/files_trust/returning-to-school.pdf

Brain Tumour.

Specific Conditions

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

http://www.nasen.org.uk/resources/resources.25-practical-tips-and-

strategies-for-working-with-children-with-adhd.html

Free CPD

training and

advice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEbMtgQSBqE

ADHD in the

Classroom.

http://www.empoweringparents.com/5-focus-exercises-for-adhd-

kids.php

Practical

activities.

eleanor.wilkinson@visionrcl.org.uk

Active Stars is a sports programme for children aged 4-16 years who are above a healthy weight for the age and height.

To find out when the next 10 week course is running contact.

Inclusive Multi- Sports Sessions

0208 708 0951

8-14 years

Mondays 4.30-6pm

Jack Carter Centre, The Drive

Inclusive Sports Sessions for

children who have a disability or

SEN and siblings/friends are

welcome too.

http://makebelievegroup.co.uk/foundation Drama Group in Redbridge for

Students who have SEN/Disabilities

Focus and Attention

Activities in Redbridge

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

Monday Club – Hainault Youth Club

Wendy McFaull 02085008071

6.30-9.00

Age 11-21 years

Moderate learning difficulties.

AB Phab Youth Club (Disabled swimming)

Chalford Sports Centre

Rainham

RM13 9DX

Office: 0208 595 3934 Mobile: 07817412435

Wednesdays 8-10 pm

Age 11-18 years.

OUR CLUB

Wanstead Youth Club

E11 2DB

Wednesday 4.30-7.00 pm

Young people 11-18 years with a

learning disability.

http://mylife.redbridge.gov.uk/young-carers/

http://www.barnardos.org.uk/what_we_do/our_

work/young_carers.htm

Support within Redbridge for young carer's.

Young Carer's Day 28th January.

https://www.sibs.org.uk/

Sibs is a great organization

supporting families and

acknowledging the needs of siblings

within a family.

https://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/ You can apply for up to 5 tickets for

all Merlin attractions and theme

parks.

https://www.kidspass.co.uk/1pound90days/hpr90

£1 buys you a 90 day pass enabling

you to receive 40% off cinemas

including adult tickets, 57% of

family days out including theme

parks, bowling, play centre and Kids

eat free in thousands of restaurants.

Young Carers/Carers

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

https://www.scope.org.uk/support/services-

directory/face-2-face-waltham-forest

Highly recommended support group for parents and carers.

https://www.ceacard.co.uk/index.aspx

Free adult entry with a disabled

child or adult. Card only costs £6

per year so you can gain your

money back in the first visit. Ilford

and Newham cinema's both operate

this scheme-please share this link

with families as makes for a cheap

trip out.

http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/young_adults/mentor

ing_service

http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/young_adults/Transiti

ons_Event_2017

Mentoring Service for young adults

16-21 years.

Transition event for young adults.

http://myhemicheck.hemihelp.org.uk/

Hemi Check list-individual profile

created.

http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/families/events_famili

es/parents_conferences

Family days and conferences.

http://encouragingmomsathome.com/wp-

content/uploads/2014/04/WritingPrompts-

LEGO.pdf

Using Lego to develop descriptive

writing.

Hemiplegia

Literacy

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

http://www.rnib.org.uk/harry-potter

RNIB have a wide range of books

that are produced in large print,

Braille and dyslexia friendly print

including Harry Potter.

http://www.wordhippo.com/

Fantastic website – use to find

words you can't think of, but you

can describe.

http://www.lego.com/en-gb/club/eventjoin

Engage reluctant readers…

Free to sign up for a Lego Magazine

– this will be sent every two

months.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ro

ll-A-Question-1713971

Free comprehension game.

http://brainpowerboy.com/free-printable-sight-

word-game/

http://brainpowerboy.com/sight-word-games-for-

boys/

Free Sight words game.

Literacy games designed to be

attractive to boys.

http://writeshop.com/minecraft-writingprompts/ Minecraft writing prompts.

http://missgiraffesclass.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/bui

lding-number-sense-in-first-grade.html

Here are a great collection of ideas

to help student's develop a sense of

number through games.

http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/viewallgames.

html

A great website – lots of maths

activities including days of the

week, months, very simple addition/

subtraction/times tables.

Numeracy

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/features/iplayer-kids BBC launches iPlayer for children.

https://code.org/learn Free coding sessions for families to

learn together.

http://www.senictsoftware.com/playzone.html Free simple switch games.

Large selection including TV/Music

etc. Great for students who are

learning to press a switch.

www.cheapdisabilityaids.co.uk

http://www.cheapdisabilityaids.co.uk/chew-stixx-

pencil-topper-pack-of-2-19281-p.asp

Great website for sensory items and general SEN equipment – good prices and range.

http://www.andnextcomesl.com/2015/06/oral-

motor-activities-for-kids-printable.html?m=1

List of activities for children who need to chew.

Tech News

SENSORY

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

http://www.scope.org.uk/

#END AWKWARD – Scope's new campaign

Fabulous campaign - 5 things to

avoid doing when you meet a

disabled person.

Great for assemblies or starting

discussion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QCoLO9tJ9U

Jane Friswell – Additional support for SEN

Every child, Every Teacher

Take a few minutes and watch this

speech – Quality First Teaching and

Teacher's first commitment to SEN

students.

http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/Fire_D

rill_Report.pdf

Visual Support for Fire Drills.

http://find.redbridge.gov.uk/kb5/redbridge/fsd/ser

vice.page?id=QDbPCWV6IEk

Redbridge Continence Service –

nappies/pads etc.

http://worldofinclusion.com/res/alleq/21222_A3_P

osters.pdf

http://worldofinclusion.com/res/every/Everybody_

Welcome1.pdf

Free Inclusion Posters showing

children using Braillers, feeding

tubes in place, using a walker.

http://skybadger.co.uk/games-and-lesson-

plans/dear-diary-%E2%80%93-lesson-plan

Here you will find a diary activity for

ADHD, Visual impairment, Autism,

Cancer, Hearing Impairment,

Diabetes, Dyslexia, Downs

Syndrome, and Epilepsy. Lesson

plans and resources all free to

download.

General SENCO info/ideas

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

http://www2.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/contact_pages/

t/taxicard.aspx

If you have a student/child who

uses a wheelchair and gets higher

rate mobility award or a student

who is registered blind, they could

potentially apply for a Taxi card.

http://www.flutteringthroughfirstgrade.com/2014/

01/5-forfriday-polar-vortex-style.html

Free Auditory/Listening Assessment

activity.

http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/SubCategory.aspx

? id=9

Huge set of free symbol resources.

A quick look showed resources to

support; Class rules, Circle time

rules, Calming down, Quiet voice,

Personal space, Washing hands,

Public and private behaviour

http://smartwatches.org/learn/here-are-the-best-

gps-tracking-watches-for-kids/

Comparison of watches that can provide students with SEN with greater independence through GPS tracking.

http://www.b-eat.co.uk/about-eating-disorders Support for eating disorders.

MENTAL HEALTH

EQUIPMENT

REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06kch0z Radio 4

All in the mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmwiJ6ghLIM

This video shows what happens to our brains when we are stressed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpQrMqDoq

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BrainSmart video on BBC explaining stress and its effects.

http://www.youngminds.org.uk/training_services

http://www.tnvoices.org/factsheets/

Great free factsheets.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder,

Separation Anxiety, OCD, Tic

disorders, Conduct disorder.

www.readinghack.org.uk/readingwell Provide teenagers with access to free self-help books.