This is an Initial Assessment that I use with SEN students who require Travel Training sessions. The student fills in the assessment to gauge what the students are/are not confident with in regards to travelling on public transport (buses and the Metro or Tube). This information can then be used to inform Travel Training session content. I usually get the students to redo the assessment later in the year to determine the progress made. Easily adapted from Metro to Tube if needed.

This is a resource I use with students completing a Functional Skills - English/Literacy course. It is a Speaking and Listening task, where students have to partake in a group discussion lasting 10 minutes. The group discussion is about favourite foods. This resource could be used for SEN students, to support them with the Speaking and listening course criteria.

This in an 11 slide PowerPoint presentation can be used for students that require Rarpa (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement); it is linked to the 4 PfA (Preparing for Adulthood) goals/targets: Employment Skills Independent Living Skills Friends, Relationships and Community Skills Good Health Skills The PowerPoint explains the purpose of the Rarpa - Preparing for Adulthood goals and how students can work towards these during their college sessions or during tutorials.

Art and Design Curriculum Year Plan (I create a year plan first, to plan my year out before completing my Scheme of Learning). I like how you can see the whole year on one page :) The Year Plan can be put at the front of each students’ folder and the student can see where they’re up to too, ideal for SEN students who like to know what’s coming next! This Year Plan is for the academic year 2023-2024 and is easily adapted to suit your curriculum needs. The art curriculum incorporates a broad art curriculum of drawing, painting, collage, photography, sculpture and printing. It includes Equality & Diversity (E&D) opportunities and functional skills; as well as embedded NOCN Art course criteria (Art Appreciation, Painting, Drawing etc.) Suitable for Entry Level 1 to Level 2 students.

A scheme of work year plan (overview) for the IT/Computing Essential Digital Skills Qualification (EDSQ) for Level 1. Using the Pearson curriculum specification (although can easily be adapted to suit other awarding bodies such as NOCN or OCN). Starting the academic year 2023-2024. Useful as a guide when creating your scheme of work. Ideal for SEN students, the course curriculum is spaced out through the year to allow plenty of time for completion and repeat assessments if needed. It covers all five units: Using Devices and Handling Information Creating and Editing Communicating Transacting Being Safe and Responsible Online.

A scheme of work year plan (overview) for the IT/Computing Essential Digital Skills Qualification (EDSQ) for Entry Level 3. Using the Pearson curriculum specification (although can easily be adapted to suit other awarding bodies such as NOCN or OCN). Starting the academic year 2023-2024. Useful as a guide when creating your scheme of work. Ideal for SEN students, the course curriculum is spaced out through the year to allow plenty of time for completion and repeat assessments if needed. It covers all five units: Using Devices and Handling Information Creating and Editing Communicating Transacting Being Safe and Responsible Online.

This is an 11 page PowerPoint presentation, which can also be printed out as an information booklet. The PowerPoint gives an overview of the EDSQ qualification course. It gives a brief explanation of what the students will be learning in each unit and what assessments are needed. This is a perfect resource to use with SEN students (Entry 3 to Level 1) who need to complete an EDSQ qualification.

A video game character design worksheet for students studying Gaming or Media Studies or Creative iMedia. Students are required to design a new video game character for Nintendo’s Mario Kart by creating a mood board for the character and an accompanying Word document describing the character and their personality. This resource can be used for students studying Level 1+ It could be used as an extension task or for substitute teaching.

This is a 1 page resource that includes an Art rubric that can be used as a self assessment by students completing an art course. It is easily adaptable to suit whatever art criteria you need. I used it with my students with Autism who were completing Art NOCN (National Open College Network) courses. It is a good way for students to visually see how they are progressing throughout their Art course and what criteria is still left to achieve.

This resource can be used for students that require Rarpa (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement); it is linked to the 4 PfA (Preparing for Adulthood) goals/targets: Employment Skills Independent Living Skills Friends, Relationships and Community Skills Good Health Skills This resource is a basic year plan for tutorials for the academic year 2023 - 2024, to cover the Rarpa Preparing for Adulthood goals. The year plan covers the 6 terms and includes a mindfulness/relaxation term.

This is a resource I use for students that require Travel Training sessions. In order to develop transferable skills, students are required to plan journeys on public transport. This resource is a scenario where students can plan a trip to their local Starbucks cafe. You just need to add the appropriate info (street names etc.) for your local area! It gives advice to students of things they need to consider when planning their journey. It also encourages budgeting skills.

This is a resource that I use with SEN students that require Travel Training sessions. I usually use this after the Initial Assessment, so the students can share any concerns they have around travelling on public transport. They also have to think of the benefits to using public transport (independence etc.) and what travel strategies they can use to help them (fidget toys, music on headphones etc.)

I use this ICT/Computing resource as a short extension task during ICT sessions or for students studying EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification). It could also be used as a quick assessment after completing lessons related to computer abbreviations. Ideal for students Entry Level 3+ Students are to name the common ICT abbreviations.

This is a resource I use for students that require Travel Training sessions. Students use this resource to record photographic evidence when working towards their Travel Training related EHCP goal.

This is a display poster which can be shown/displayed to students that require Travel Training sessions. The poster explains the necessity of good road safety skills when crossing the road at a chicane/give way and that cars may not be stopping to let you cross.