I CAN’s Moving On! resources include a fun and supportive Student Activity Pack for use at home or at school and Teacher Guide for Year 6 teachers to support individuals and whole classes.
Research has shown that a successful transition can lead to higher attainment in secondary school with improved progress, particularly in Maths and Science, reinforcing how important it is to ensure transition is well supported.
Moving On! can be used by Year 6 students, parents and professionals as it offers an effective framework to ensure all children including those with poor language skills will understand the changes ahead.
To support individuals and whole classes. This guide is packed with information, ideas and activities for Year 6 teachers. Included are suggested discussion topics and activities to be used alongside the relevant section in the Student Activity Pack.
How to get this: http://icancharity.org.uk/resources/moving-teacher-guide |
I CAN’s Moving On! resources include a fun and supportive Student Activity Pack for use at home or at school and Teacher Guide for Year 6 teachers to support individuals and whole classes.
Research has shown that a successful transition can lead to higher attainment in secondary school with improved progress, particularly in Maths and Science, reinforcing how important it is to ensure transition is well supported.
Moving On! resources offer carefully structured support to develop practical skills and knowledge, preparing students emotionally, so that they feel safe and secure in their new environment.
Moving On! can be used by Year 6 students, parents and professionals as it offers an effective framework to ensure all children including those with poor language skills will understand the changes ahead.
Can be used either on its own, or in conjunction with the Teacher Guide. This fun activity pack guides the Year 6 student through key information, top tips and activities including getting to know the school, timetables, transport, friendships, concerns and key words and phrases.
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This 30 page booklet aims to encourage and empower parents to become involved in influencing and improving services for children and young people.
How to get this: http://www.afasic.org.uk/about/campaigns/advocating-for-your-child/ |
The aim of this new pack from Afasic England is to help families and schools support pupils with speech, language and communication impairments as they transfer from primary to secondary education.
How to get this: http://www.afasic.org.uk/2010/04/moving-on-moving-up |
The following organisations provide products and services to support children’s speech, language and
communication needs.
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This factsheet details useful books and guides that parents might find helpful when trying to find out more information about speech and language difficulties.
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The following factsheets were developed by Afasic, and contain a wealth of information on difficulties with speech and language development, from SLI to bilingualism:
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Explains what speech, language and communication needs are, includes advice and guidance on how to support communication development.
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Follow-on publication from Misunderstood, looks in more detail at speech, language and communication needs giving support and guidance.
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Looks at the different methods we use to communicate, especially the methods used by children who have no speech or whose speech is difficult to understand.
Aimed at - those who live or work with children and young people who use alternative methods of communication or with children who may need this support.
Price: £0.00
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The poster identifies milestones that secondary aged children are likely to be at with their communication. A copy has been sent to all secondary schools in England.
Aimed at – those who work in secondary schools.
How to get this: http://icancharity.org.uk/resources/whats-typical-talk-secondary |
This factsheet is primarily designed for mainstream teachers in secondary schools who may have young people with speech, language and communication difficulties within their classes. It is aimed to provide simple and practical techniques which are beneficial for these students and relatively straightforward to incorporate into mainstream classroom practice. Each individual with speech, language and communication difficulties will have slightly different needs, but here are some general ways which may
help. Although some of these may be difficult to implement within a busy classroom, other students
may also benefit from these strategies.
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This factsheet is aimed at mainstream teachers who may have children with speech dyspraxia within their classes. The aim is to provide a brief overview of speech dyspraxia and the problems it can cause the pupil at school, as well as some simple and practical techniques that may help these pupils.
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This factsheet leaflet is designed for people in mainstream schools working with children and young people who have Asperger Syndrome. It aims to help staff understand the needs of these pupils and to provide some ideas for simple strategies that might be incorporated into the routine of a mainstream school or classroom.
Price: £0.00
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Children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) may not be able to speak clearly, understand language, express ideas or interact with others. This can include difficulties with forming sounds and words, fluency, understanding what others say, producing sentences or using language socially. This factsheet is designed for those working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in residential care settings and in foster care. It aims to provide simple and practical advice which supports the young person in their environment outside of school.
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A multi-agency project to look at the issues underlying children's language deficits in Stoke on Trent. Contains information and resources for parents and practitioners.
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How to get this: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/advice/stoke-speaks-out/ |
A website for speech and language therapists, language and communication teachers and others to share ideas with those working with children with communication difficulties in schools and other locations
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.commtap.org |
A web site for parents and professionals supporting children with speech difficulties, containing news, resources and forums
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.speechteach.co.uk |
A website that is a searchable library of ideas and resources, organised by target, and contributed by a community of therapists
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.therapyideas.org |
Information for those who want to find out more about supporting all children and young people’s communication and those with speech, language and communication needs.
www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk |
Support for primary and secondary teachers in developing language in the classroom
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://thinkingtogether.educ.cam.ac.uk |
Free resources for professionals to share their experiences and knowledge of working with children
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How to get this: http://www.disabilitytoolkit.org.uk |
Helps partners create optimum conditions for learning through their resources and training on how to create Communication Friendly Spaces
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How to get this: http://www.elizabethjarmanltd.co.uk |
KIDS have produced a range of briefings available online as free downloads for professionals who work with young people with disabilities. In addition to these, many publications have been developed surrounding the childcare environment and inclusive play.
The Transitions magazine, aimed at and written by young disabled people covers 3 main themes each week, email publications@kids.org.uk or call 0207 359 3073 for a free hard copy. Alternatively they can be viewed online at the publications page. KIDS also provides a range of resources and workforce development opportunities.
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How to get this: http://www.kids.org.uk/ |
The Makaton Charity have developed a range of resources for using and teaching Makaton, including a range of free resources available to download
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.makaton.org/resources |
Resources to help you learn more about communicating with people with a learning disability, and how to make your existing communication materials more accessible
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.mencap.org.uk/ |
Resources related to communication issues and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)
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How to get this: http://www.autism.org.uk/shop |
Various free resources can be found at www.ndcs.org.uk/professional_support
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How to get this: http://www.ndcs.org.uk/professional_support |
The UK’s leading publishers of assessments for health and education professionals; key sponsor of the Hello campaign
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How to get this: http://www.psychcorp.co.uk/hello |
Support for primary and secondary schools in using an enquiry-based discussion model that is highly successful in promoting language and communication development in the classroom.
Price: £0.00
How to get this: http://www.sapere.org.uk |