A choice board is a visual support that can be used to communicate what choice a child, who finds it otherwise difficult to communicate, would like to make.  The use of choice boards can increase a child’s motivation to participate in school giving them a sense of control.  This particular choice board is to support a child in choosing what resources they need to complete their work. Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the board you can use it to put in as little as two options depending on the child and their needs.  There are 12 different choice cards so that again you can tailor which you put on the board according to the child. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

A referral form for teachers to flag up children they have concerns about to the inclusion or senior leadership teams.

A form for recording observations when considering a child for nurture group

A form to track progress towards reintegration halfway through time spent in a nurture group.

A form for teachers who have concerns about children in their class to refer them to nurture

A form to fill out when a child in nurture group appears to ready for reintegration

Questionnaires for parent and child following the child’s experience in nurture group

A choice board is a visual support that can be used to communicate what choice a child, who finds it otherwise difficult to communicate, would like to make.  The use of choice boards can increase a child’s motivation to participate in school giving them a sense of control.  This particular choice board is to support a child in choosing what they would like to do during free time or choosing time. Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the board you can use it to put in as little as two options depending on the child and their needs.  There are 12 different choice cards so that again you can tailor which you put on the board according to the child. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

When children are non-verbal or have trouble communicating it can be frustrating and difficult for them. These visual aids for basic communication can help children to express their needs and can help to prevent problematic behavior that may arise as a result of communication barriers. Pack includes 12 communication cards with words and pictures: Thank you I need the toilet I feel unwell I don’t understand Yes No I do not know I am hungry I am thirsty I feel happy I feel sad I feel angry Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator:

When children are non-verbal or have trouble communicating it can be frustrating and difficult for them. These visual aids for basic communication can help children to express their needs and can help to prevent problematic behavior that may arise as a result of communication barriers. Pack includes 13 pieces to an individual communication fan with words and pictures: Thank you I need the toilet I feel unwell I don’t understand Yes No I do not know I am hungry I am thirsty I feel happy I feel sad I feel angry I feel tired Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator.

A choice board is a visual support that can be used to communicate what choice a child, who finds it otherwise difficult to communicate, would like to make.  The use of choice boards can increase a child’s motivation to participate in school giving them a sense of control. This board is for children to choose which reward they want. Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the board you can use it to put in as little as two options depending on the child and their needs.  There are 12 different choice cards so that again you can tailor which you put on the board according to the child.

These planning sheets contain a basis for planning in a nurture group.  They show afternoon planning assuming that mornings will be for core subjects.  There are links back to boxall targets and activity suggestions from beyond the boxall profile.  There are also independent activities that link back to this.

These planning sheets contain a basis for planning in a nurture group.  They show afternoon planning assuming that mornings will be for core subjects.  There are links back to boxall targets and activity suggestions from beyond the boxall profile.  There are also independent activities that link back to this.

These planning sheets contain a basis for planning in a nurture group.  They show afternoon planning assuming that mornings will be for core subjects.  There are links back to boxall targets and activity suggestions from beyond the boxall profile.  There are also independent activities that link back to this.

These planning sheets contain a basis for planning in a nurture group.  They show afternoon planning assuming that mornings will be for core subjects.  There are links back to boxall targets and activity suggestions from beyond the boxall profile.  There are also independent activities that link back to this.

Social stories use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation however social stories can also be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event. This social story is to support children who struggle to ask their teachers for help when they do not understand the work. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt.

When children are non-verbal or have trouble communicating it can be frustrating and difficult for them. These visual aids for basic communication can help children to express their needs and can help to prevent problematic behavior that may arise as a result of communication barriers. This mat is designed to help children express what is wrong. Shown on the mat is: I need the toilet I feel sick I’m in pain I’m too hot I’m hungry I’m too cold I don’t understand I’m tired I’m thirsty Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Now and next boards are a visual strategy that can be used to reduce anxiety by preparing children for what activities and lessons are coming up next. Many children can become anxious if they do not know their routine or what is coming next, a visual timetable can alleviate anxiety and make children feel calmer and more in control. They can also be used as a reward strategy and incentive to complete work by putting their current work task in the ‘Now’ box and a reward in the ‘Next’ box. This pack has a chart with two boxes for ‘Now’ and ‘Next’ and 72 visual timetable cards with lessons and activities as well as 22 reward cards. Clipart Images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

A visual timetable is a set of pictures and symbols representing the different sessions in your day. Many children can become anxious if they do not know their routine or what is coming next, a visual timetable can alleviate anxiety and make children feel calmer and more in control. These cards are specifically showing a child’s after school routine. Cards included show: Take off uniform Hang up clothes Put clothes in the wash Snack Drink Dinner Computer Tablet TV Bath Wash hands Shower Toilet Park Brush Teeth Put on Pyjamas Story Go to Bed Homework After School Club There are 2 versions of the cards - for boy or girl Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

When children are non-verbal or have trouble communicating it can be frustrating and difficult for them. These visual aids for basic communication can help children to express their needs and can help to prevent problematic behavior that may arise as a result of communication barriers. This mat is designed to help children express how they are feeling. Emotions shown on the mat are: happy, sad, angry, confused, scared, poorly, excited, tired, worried and surprised. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art