This is one of a range of guides for teachers supporting young people with a variety of Special Education Needs, especially those in mainstream classrooms. For example, autism, dyspraxia, visual and auditory impairment, moderate, severe and specific learning difficulties. Although the activities will also be useful to teachers in special schools. There are templates and teaching guides for primary and secondary pupils. There are six guides in the series:  Primary -Independent Research Projects using pictures (suitable for pupils with reading and communication difficulties) ** Primary -Independent Research Projects using sound apps to speak and listen (suitable for pupils with difficulties reading and writing)**  Primary - Independent Research Projects using kinaesthetic activities (suitable for AHDH, autism etc )  Secondary - Independent Research Projects using pictures (suitable for students with reading and communication difficulties)  Secondary- Independent Research Projects using sound apps to speak and listen (suitable for students with difficulties reading and writing)  Secondary - Independent Research Projects using kinaesthetic activities (suitable for AHDH, autism etc ) There are also primary and secondary BUNDLES available. These can be used as a whole school resource.

Digital literacy is increasingly important! This resource has two record cards for teachers to track students literacy and digital literacy from starting school to adulthood. This document has many uses and possibilities and can be used in all curriculum.

Distance learning has many benefits but students in mainstream classrooms may have additional needs to help them succeed. This resource is designed to help teachers find ways of supporting children with auditory needs, autism, dyscalculia, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, physical and visual needs.

During lockdown families benefited from engaging in family projects. Once back at school teachers can encourage them to continue. This resource provides a list of ideas across a range of subjects and age groups that teachers can use to do this. Topics include art and crafts, drama, music and science. Build on the increased awareness that parents have of their children’s learning. Other useful resources: Advice to parents

One post pandemic lesson we have learned is that learning online can be a global experience. We are all experiencing the same difficulties and have all had to adjust the way we learn and teach. Back at school we can capitalize on the benefits of distant asynchronous and synchronous learning. The spreadsheet provides a huge range of international opportunities for students across the age ranges. There is a guidance sheet for use provided. These ideas can be incorporated into a catchup curriculum! Think in terms of bridging courses between years and independent research projects over the school holidays or weekends. See also Benefits of distance learning – after lockdown Catch up after lockdown SEN modifications for distant learners Family projects Knowledge audit Audit student Audit parents Audit teachers

Enrich your curriculum during uncertain times. As part of a global experience as we return to school, open your classroom door. Can’t plan for trips at the moment but virtual visits offer all sorts of possibilities. Use the resource to find place to visit. Build these trips into your curriculum. In the future you can use them to do pre-visit preparations. A number of the places listed have teacher resources available. Suitable for students of all ages and schools across the world.