Could a child in your school have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? If so, how severe could it be? This poster explains the differences between mild, moderate and severe brain injury in children, and what difficulties/needs they may have. Specific symptoms noticeable in the classroom are listed under our “Symptoms of ABI poster”.

This poster shows the key symptoms to look for if you believe a child in your classroom may have an Acquired Brian Injury (ABI). It groups the symptoms into difficulties a child may have with peers, with their work and in lessons.

The supporting information document is a practical resource to assist healthcare and educational professionals sharing information when a child returns to education following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). It highlights the important information schools should have to optimally support the child. It includes: Basic information about the nature of the injury Child/Young Person’s understanding of their needs Child/Young persons strengths and interests prior to the injury Impact of the ABI (cognition and learning, social, emotional, etc.) What do peers/friends know? What works in the classroom? Things that don’t help at school This document links with our other free resources: ABI return to education booklet, poster and SENCO/keyworker checklist

This checklist offer practical help for SENCO’s and keyworkers to ensure that all vital steps have been carried out before the child or young person returns to school. The checklist contains advice such as: Communication with child/young person, parents/carers and health professionals Access arrangements Funding arrangements Free Acquired Brain Injury training Each recommendation has space to identify the responsible professional, who actioned the recommendation and when. This checklist links with our other free resources: the ABI return to education booklet, poster and supporting information document.

Provides a summary of key issues when a child with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) returns to education. The poster illustrates the “guiding principles” of return to education; including enabling participation, awareness, inclusion and next steps. This poster links with our other free resources: the ABI return to education booklet, Senco/keyworker checklist and supporting information document.

Information to help professionals working with young people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) prepare for and achieve a successful return to education and to help progress their recovery. The guide contains: What is an Acquired Brain Injury? How common is Acquired Brain Injury? Range of difficulties resulting from Acquired Brain Injury in childhood How does an Acquired Brain Injury impact on learning Who should be involved in supporting the student’s return to education? How can school professionals prepare for the students return? Sources of information and support This resource links with our other free resources: the ABI poster (guiding principles of ABI Return), Senco/keyworker checklist and supporting information document.