Working as an SEN Adviser, previously a mainstream and SEND teacher working in a range of settings. Passionate about supporting classroom staff with provision for pupils with SEND.
Working as an SEN Adviser, previously a mainstream and SEND teacher working in a range of settings. Passionate about supporting classroom staff with provision for pupils with SEND.
Powerpoint with no words just images from book and Makaton signs and symbols. Very simple, allows you to differentiate when telling the story. You will need a copy of the text to retell story.
Pictogram games to cut, laminate and velcro. I am using these for my SEN group. The aim is to read the table with the numbers and then add the pictures onto the pictogram to match the table. There are tables with different quantities (to 5) to use the game again and again. Thanks to the original document from TES that I adapted.
Hope this is useful to someone.
A worksheet designed for my SEN group. Pictures of one and lots to label. I plan to use communicate in print symbols of one and lots for the children to stick to the correct picture.
A very simple IWB that I have used to encourage children to think about animal prints/patterns. Children look at the large image and select the matching print underneath. No sound.
Spelling boards and symbols that are designed to be printed, laminated and used on lanyards for staff and/or students.
Includes basic communication symbol such as yes, no, help and also includes an ABC and QWERTY spelling board.
Useful for student contributions for EHCP needs assessments, EHCP/Annual Reviews, TAC meetings, for new teachers to the student and a range of other situations.
Three worksheets, one blank, one with some written prompts and one with some basic image prompts.
Covers name/what liked to be called, gender pronouns, what people like about me, who is important to me, what I am good at, what I need help with, aspirations, perfect day and likes/dislikes at home, school/college and community.
Resource can be used from primary to post-16, simple wording, and images are not age-specific.
Communication Passports are great tools for students with Speech, Language and Communication needs. It empowers them to share information on how to communicate with them. This is a fully editable document, made in PowerPoint, that is suitable for all ages of students. There are key pages to complete with prompts and spaces for images throughout the document.
Print it as a large, clear A4 document, or as A5 more portable size. Make it up into a booklet, laminate it and put it on a keyring to be shared by the student. Add stickers, drawings, pictures and personalise it. It’s the student’s document to be shared by them.
The template can be used again and again, pages can be omitted if they are not relevant, such as medical information. There is also a completed example to give you an idea of what to include.
The document can be printed and can be completed with the student, the language is simple to read and written in a child friendly way.
There is also information included on what a communication passport is for, and how to use it. A great tool for a range of learners across your setting.
There are several versions, one with a plain background, and some with more motivating backgrounds that can be used linked to personal preferences. Backgrounds can be easily altered to a favourite picture of choice.
delete all information in brackets in the document as these are prompts to complete each page
A resource for parents/carers and settings who are new to high-tech AAC used for communication.
This guide gives you key terminology, discusses core and fringe vocabulary, has top tips for introducing the device and implementing it successfully.
Written by a specialist teacher for communication.