BBC Documentary about helping a young man with cerebral palsy become more independent

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00wqfbt/Jeff_Brazier_Me_and_My_Brother/
available .Powerful documentary in which TV presenter Jeff Brazier tries to push his brother Spencer, who suffers from cerebral palsy, into living a much more active and fulfilling life.







Powerful and inspiring documentary in which TV presenter Jeff Brazier is on a mission to improve his brother's life. Spencer Brazier is 24 and has cerebral palsy. He has very limited use of his hands and cannot speak. Spencer has no job, few friends and spends most of his time at home where he is completely reliant on his mum for support. Jeff believes that, despite his disability, Spencer is capable of living a much more active and fulfilling life.






Jeff wants to put his theories to the test. Over an intense three-week period he plans to push his brother to make some real changes in his life, but will Jeff's tough love prove too much for their already fragile relationship?






With much conflict and heartache along the way, the film shows the surprising and uplifting journey of two siblings trying to understand and accept each other for who they are.

If you miss it on TV you can watch it anytime on BBC i player

Make your own games and resources

http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/gameboard.htm

Great site- prepared templates for board games and power points – quick and easy to print out. Easy to adapt and make your own games. I have used this and it makes board games / activities look very professional – looks great laminated.

FREE SENCO observation recording sheets to download

http://www.teachingexpertise.com/resources/sen-observation-recording-sheets-4151
A range of sheets to adapt and use
Would also be useful to give to Class teachers and LSA's.

Left handed advice

www.anythingleft-handed.co.uk
This is a 'one stop shop' for pupils who are left handed- pens, scissors, rulers etc

This site also has articles, a recent one added reports upon Left handed pupils and school tests....
http://www.anythingleft-handed.co.uk/left-handers-tests.html

Free Makaton Xmas Resources

www.makaton.org/khxc/gbu0-catshow/christmas-free.html
Its the last week of term - make life easy for yourself...take a look at this site there are
*    First Christmas symbols
*    Symbol supported Christmas Story
*    Christmas Carols with symbol support
*    Information about the 'Something Special Christmas Programme/ DVD'

DYSPRAXIA-a short 5 minute film explaining this condition- easy addition to staff meeting !

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid29605477001?bctid=58549052001


This is a very good short 5 minute film which has a young man with dyspraxia demonstrating his difficulties, and perspectives from parents and other professionals. This could easily be incorporated into a staff meeting or other CPD opportunity.

Also worth looking at the Dyspraxia Foundation Website - they have updated their information.
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/index.php

Epilepsy effects 1 in every 100 children - this is a great clear website to help

www.thedaisygarland.org.uk/about-childhood-epilepsy-and-epileptic-children

I am being increasingly asked for support for pupils who have epilepsy. This is a great clear site which outlines keys facts, possible treatments etc
Also a good site to share with staff and families.

Transition document KS 2-> KS 3 Supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs

www.ican.org.uk/communication%20trust/~/media/Communication%20Trust/Documents/Transition%20Report%20Final.ashx
This is a good document to print off freely from the ican site. It looks at planning for transition between KS 2and KS 3. Might also be worth giving to parents when they are looking and choosing schools as will give them several factors to consider and possibly help formulate questions for their child.

Free SEN courses/ training at SENJIT

http://www.ioe.ac.uk/research/16329.html
Did you know that Redbridge subscribe to SENJIT training courses run in London each term? This means that you can have a whole days training free!!

Carol Vorderman's new maths website

http://themathsfactor.com/

Carol Vorderman has launched her new website claiming it offers a structured fun way of teaching maths specific to each child. Families asking about maths tutors may be interested in this site as it appears to offer lots of different maths mediums through which facts are shared and practised..

Great collection of numeracy resources very clearly labelled

www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/curriculum/numeracy.htm



Coxhoe Primary School in County Durham has worked very hard and collected an enormous group of numeracy/maths resources. The links are very well labelled and take you to other sites and loads of activities and online games. A resource to give to any staff members looking to differentiate maths topics or provide alternate ways to over learn topics.

Memory / auditory memory game ideas

http://www.homeschooldiner.com/specials/special_needs/memory/auditory1.html 

Simple one page of really good ideas to support memory and auditory difficulties.
 Could also be given to parents for home activities or LSA for small group work as most game based.