Transition form Primary to Post Primary for SEN Pupils

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1. Moving from Primary to Secondary School

English: http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/02156-NCSE-2016-Changing-Schools-PrimarytoPost-final-08.02.16.pdf
Polish: http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2_Polish.pdf

2. CHANGING SCHOOLS Moving between special and mainstream settings Guidelines for Parents/Guardians of Students with Special Educational Needs

English: http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/02157-NCSE-2016-Changing-Schools-SpecialtoMainstream-final-08.02.16.pdf
Polish: http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/4_Polish.pdf

3. Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs to make Successful Transitions

English: http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/5-NCSE-2016-Supporting-Students-final-web-27.01.16.pdf

4.Planning for Life After School Guidelines for Students with Special Educational Needs and their Parents/Guardians

English: http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/02158-NCSE-2016-Life-After-School-final-08.02.16.pdf

 

5. Further information and documents which may be helpful can be found here

https://ncse.ie/information-booklets-pamphlets-2

Resource Updates

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And just like that, we are back…………………

As another term begins, we hope you had a nice Easter and enjoyed the lovely weather. It is the little things that we really appreciate in these difficult times. We hope that you and your families are well and keeping safe. We really want you to know that you are on our minds and that we miss your faces, our chats, the fun, the things that make you, you!

To support you and your families we have compiled a range of resources and sites which we feel will be of great benefit in filling, what sometimes feels like, long days. It is hard to keep thinking of new ways to busy ourselves and learn new things. We hope that you will see this as a guide which you can use as much or as little as you feel able to. Some information will suit some and not others. 

That is ok.

We think it has become clear to us all that getting into some kind of routine is the best way to get through the day. Having a regular rising time and a regular bedtime is a really good start and end to the day. Then, in between, we can try to fit in as much or as little as we are able for. 

There is always tomorrow.

If you have found something that has really worked in your family please let us know. Sharing our useful experiences may really benefit someone else.

As ever you can contact us if you feel we can help in anyway – 

Patricia Moore P.Moore@shstullamore.ie Coordinator of the Leavy Centre

and 

Orla Keane  O.Keane@shstullamore.ie – Additional Educational Needs Coordinator.

Fun Activities

  1. The Great Isolation Activity Book

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gasHX74OYHHH4hrrP5Y823FarA_TgnuI/view

  1. Physical Activity

https://www.scoilnet.ie/browse-search/?q=*&fq=%7B!tag%3Dschool_grade%7Dschool_grade%3A5&fq=%7B!tag%3Dschool_discipline%7Dschool_discipline%3A36&fq=%7B!tag%3Dschool_topic%7Dschool_topic%3A210

  1. Baking/Cooking

https://www.instagram.com/the.littledish/

General resources for students with Additional Educational Needs

  • CEIST general resources: 

https://www.ceist.ie/resource/home-resources/https://www.ceist.ie/resource/home-resources/

  • Psychological services of Ireland:

https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/source/18%20Practical%20Tips%20For%20Parents%20To%20Support%20The%20Psychological%20Wellbeing%20Of%20Children%20During%20The%20COVID-19%20Crisis.pdf

A visual instruction app, including flash cards and picture-choosing games, for children with autism and special needs.

  • National Association for Gifted Children – 

https://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/resources-educators-parents-during-covid-19 

A site which aims to support students with a high level of ability in more than one area.

A collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages. It includes provision for school closure.

A range of apps are available for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities.

An all-in-one app created to support people with communication and learning difficulties. For verbal and non-verbal learners.

  • Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

 https://www.annafreud.org/media/11160/supporting-schools-and-colleges.pdf

A downloadable guide to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and students during periods of disruption.

Downloadable teaching resources to support pupils with SEND.

Comprehensive guidance on themed activities for learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). A full sensory curriculum is offered.

Resources from an award-winning, innovative school. The resources include apps and programmes

  • SEND Gateway

Website: https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/whole-school-send/find-wss-resources/nqt-videos.html

A range of SEND guidance videos created in collaboration with the Centre for Education and Youth (CfEY) in addition to many other experts within the sector. 

Downloadable activities aimed particularly at Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) learners.

A range of education and therapy resources for speech and language problems. A podcast is also available on iTunes for verbal and non-verbal children.

A guide to help parents adjust to remote learning by providing advice and links to resources.

Apps for Dyslexic Learners

  • SOUNDSLITERACY
  • WHAT IS DYSLEXIA
  • HAPPY MATH MULTIPLICATION RHYMES
  • READ TO ME
  • DYSEGGXIA
  • DD’S DICTIONARY: A DYSLEXIC DICTIONARY

Apps for Autistic Learners

  • SIGHTWORDS
  • SEQUENCES FOR AUTISM
  • SEE.TOUCH.LEARN
  • WORDS ON WHEELS
  • VERBAL ME
  • AUTISM HELP
  • AUTISM DDT SHAPES
  • AUTISM DDT LETTERS

Apps for learners with writing difficulties

  • THE WRITING MACHINE
  • IWRITE WORDS
  • LETTER SCHOOL
  • ALPHA WRITER
  • ABC POCKET PHONICS
  • WORD MAGIC

We really hope that you find something useful on this list. 

In the meantime, stay safe and take care of yourselves and each other, until we see you all again. 

We certainly hope that will be sooner rather than later 😊