Following the latest lockdown and partial closure of schools, SEND Supported is following latest government advice given in: Restricting attendance during the national lockdown: schools guidance for all schools in England January 2021. (Published 07/01/21) Key messages from the government regarding visits to schools to by external specialists, to support pupils with SEND include: […]
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Thank you for welcoming us back into school again this term, we have very much missed contact with you and your pupils and are glad to be out and about again and not so attached to our screens. Being aware of the risks posed from our movement, not only between bubbles but between schools […]
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COVID-SECURE PRACTICE UPDATE 02.10.20 SEND Supported Consultants will take account of the latest government guidance: Schools should ensure that appropriate support is made available for pupils with SEND, for example by deploying teaching assistants and enabling specialist staff from both within and outside the school to work with pupils in different classes or year groups. Supply […]
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This week is the British Dyslexia Association’s Dyslexia Week 2020. Their theme is ‘Dyslexia Creates’, focusing on the power of dyslexia to create ideas and organisations as well as challenges and barriers. They are providing packs for schools and colleges and have teamed up with Twinkl to provide a range of free activities and resources https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/twinkl-partnerships/bda-partnerships?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=partnerships-bda They have […]
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We are not quite ready to resume Parent Drop-ins at The Emscote Centre but will be reviewing the situation at half term. Unfortunately there are no Parent Drop-in sessions scheduled for September or October.
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THINGS TO DO 17 – final issue! With a focus on play, also read about the Minecraft school tour created by Manchester’s Co-op Academy & find family activities for the summer. Wishing you a sunny and healthy summer break, from the team at SEND Supported. https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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In this week’s issue you will find suggestions to help children and young people prepare for returning to school in September; a link to watch a video of the wonderful poem ‘Dear Key Workers’ written and performed by more than 80 children from around the world and top tips for getting the most out of audio books……….. not […]
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In THINGS TO DO Issue 15 find out how Basil Brush is supporting the work of the NSPCC and Childline, view drama game videos to play at home, and practise 5-15 minute skills to promote more successful participation in physical activities: https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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In this week’s issue: help to prepare children for life after the Coronavirus outbreak; a useful, short video for parents to provide reassurances to younger children as they return to school and more heart-warming, good news stories. https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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The learning focus this week is handwriting, with a wealth of downloadable resources for school and home. Read Gemma Peacock’s uplifting poem called, The Rainbow Children; find out more about the Recovery Curriculum; download a Social Story to help children understand about social bubbles ….. and much more. https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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This week’s Issue of THINGS TO DO focuses on the joy of stories and poems as well as ‘Five Ways To Help Children Heal When Schools Reopen’ – not forgetting your heart-warming, good news story of the week. Download your copy here https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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With schools beginning to open more widely this week for some children, this week’s edition of THINGS TO DO focuses on supporting schools and families as they consider children returning to school. https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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In THINGS TO DO this week, find out about creative dance sessions for all the family; Autism, My Sibling, and Me, a fun workbook for children 5-10; and the Wellbeing Workout from Yes! Futures………….Oh and drop in to Colchester Zoo to see their newborn pygmy hippo in action! https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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Download THINGS TO DO Issue 9: how to create a Coping Box to help someone through these difficult times; making maths fun and practical through Artful Maths; and a collection of free, curriculum resources from Premier League Primary Stars. Plus a folder of associated ideas and activites https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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Download THINGS TO DO Issue 8, together with a folder of associated ideas and activites https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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Download THINGS TO DO Issue 7, together with a folder of associated ideas and activites https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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Funding is available for parents living in Kenilworth, Leamington, Warwick, Southam and Harbury to access up to 10 telephone counselling sessions, from Nilam Gill of Time4Hope. If you are interested or would just like to find out more, please call Nilam on 07761 398041. There are also just 3 places left for a young person living […]
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Download THINGS TO DO Issue 6, together with a folder of associated ideas and activites https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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With the start of a new term, download the latest edition of THINGS TO DO
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The Easter edition of THINGS TO DO is out now! With a focus this week on fun and well-being, we hope there will be something there for everyone. A very Happy Easter to you all!
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29th March 2020 9:45 pm Download THINGS TO DO Issue 3, together with a folder of associated ideas and activites. https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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Download THINGS TO DO Issue 2, together with a folder of associated ideas and activites. https://sendsupported.com/resource-type/things-to-do/
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THINGS TO DO (https://sendsupported.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Newsletter-Issue-1.pdf) is a weekly newsletter going out to schools and families. It contains links, activities, curriculum ideas and information signposting to things to do in school and at home. Please forward this newsletter to any family who may find it helpful and share freely. If you know anyone who would like to receive […]
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With the closure of schools in the UK, we at SEND Supported will continue to provide a service for you and your staff to promote outcomes for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). While we are unable to re-schedule visits, we will instead provide an on-line service. You will receive a weekly communication signposting you to […]
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SEND Supported is pleased to be working alongside South Warwickshire Dyslexia Association to provide a free advice session for parents at their Dyslexia Workshop on Saturday 14 March 2020. Clair Cole, a specialist dyslexia education consultant will be available to discuss any concerns you may have about your child’s progress at school or how you […]
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Fri 5th June, Warwick. £50 per person, £25 for additional bookings from the same school. To find out more and book your place, visit https://sendsupported.com/event/pda-awareness-practical-strategies-for-the-classroom/
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WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS WEEK30th March – 5th April Help spread awareness and increase acceptance. Visit the National Autistic Society’s (NAS) pages to find out how you get involved NAS World Autism Awareness Week. You can sign up here for free resources for your school or download Chris Packham’s letter to schools to explain why it’s so important […]
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Dates for this year’s programme of FREE training for schools are now showing on the What’s On pages as well as the Training pages of this website. Look out for our NQT Training Programme:– Autumn Term: Autism Awareness for NQTs– Spring Term: Sensory Processing for NQTs– Summer Term: Memory & Processing Skills for NQTsAlso,:– Anxiety: […]
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Studley Autism Reachout and Support The STARS group meets up once every 4- 6 weeks for discussion, support and advice in an informal and friendly way. We are a group of local parents and relatives who have children with ASD or PDA (or are waiting for assessment). See the What’s On pages for dates. The […]
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This recently published good practice guide is for teachers, parents and local education comissioners. It shows examples of schools, colleges and local authoritie that are effectively supporting their autistic pupils. This good practice guide was produced by the National Autistic Society with funding from Axcis Education. Download a free copy here:http://www.autism.org.uk/educationguide
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Have You Ever Felt Like A Duck In A School Of Fish? Have you ever felt like a duck in a school of fish? I have. I felt that way not long ago. Imagine how a duck would feel if he was taken out of his pond and placed in an ocean filled with fish […]
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When Troy Forest was given Geography homework on the subject of tectonic plates, he struggled to get started. Then, with some ideas from his Mum Clare, he disappeared upstairs for an hour before appearing with the Lego models he had created. Each model demonstrates his understanding of the effects of shifting tectonic plates at the […]
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Last remaining availability for new schools to secure SEND Supported specialist teacher support for the coming year. If your school would like a visit to discuss services and costs, then please send an enquiry via our Contact Us page and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours to arrange a visit.
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Autism support and social group for families. We welcome children including siblings. 2019 dates (all Wednesdays apart from December):-6.30pm-8.30pm 13th February 2019 13th March 2019 17th April 2019 15th May 2019 12th June 2019 17th July 2019 21st August 2019 18th September 2019 16th October 2019 13th November 2019 13th December 2019 (Christmas Party so […]
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Time4Hope would like to offer parents who live in Stratford and have children and young people with additional needs, 6 wellbeing sessions on:MindfulnessReflexologyMeditationTalk from Springfield MindHealthy EatingRelaxation Sessions begin on 8th FebruaryAt Foundation House,Masons Road,Stratford,CV37 9NB Please contact Nilam on 07761 398041Email nilamgill@btinternet.com A small affordable donation is required after the sessions which are otherwise […]
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Links Therapy Company is a small team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists specialising in flexible support around your individual requirements. Links Therapy Company offer one off consultations, longer term therapy and support, individual assessments, training for carers and organisations, class and school based strategies. Links Therapy Company specialises in providing […]
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Congratulations to Clair and Jane for writing and delivering a brilliant training package this term. Over 4 sessions (3 hours each), Enhancing Dyslexia Friendly Provision in Secondary Schools was delivered to 2 delegates from each of the secondary schools in the South Warwickshire Education Partnership (SWEP). The course included an understanding of dyslexia and its impact on […]
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Another successful collaboration with Alcester Academy. On Friday, Clair ran a workshop for parents of Year 11 students – the focus was how to support exam revision. ‘It was useful to understand how to use methods that will encourage and not overwhelm our son’.
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On Tuesday of this week, Entrust Care Partnership hosted the first in a series of 3 workshops for grandparents of children with SEND. Leo led a session on autism awareness which was lively and interactive with information and advice sharing between all. St Michael’s Church Hall in Budbrooke made […]
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More SEND Supported free training for NQTs is now opened out to all schools in and around Warwickshire, on a first come first served basis. (Paid for places may be available for other members of staff on request.) AUTUMN TERM 2018 Friday 9th November – An introduction to Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) – practical strategies to […]
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“A group of teachers are using their expertise to improve the prospects of pupils with special educations needs across Warwickshire and beyond. Tanya King, of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, has worked directly with the team supporting their business to grow over the last 12 months. She said: “The contribution this group is making to […]
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Are you the parent or carer of a young person with autism? Would you like to connect with other families of children or young people with autism? We are holding monthly drop-ins, at our Warwick base, for families to call in for a coffee and chat. Autism specialist teachers from SEND Supported will be on hand to […]
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This month SEND Supported provided its first work experience placement for a Y10 student from North Leamington School. Office duties included photocopying, scanning, website development, typing……and even creating some beautiful pots of flowers for our front entrance. Thanks go to C, from everyone at SEND Supported, for all your hard work on the day.
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Entrust Care Partnership is a not for profit Social Enterprise and Company Limited by Guarantee which began offering services for disabled children, young people, and families in 2014. As a Director I work from home pretty much all the time and, although it has great benefits, it can also be lonely with no colleagues to […]
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Last week Kantar Millward Brown ran a Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Week at their Warwick office base. Lucy and Jules represented SEND Supported, leading a workshop on promoting inclusion for autistic adults. They received great feedback from those attending who found the session informative, very engaging and ‘relatable in so many ways’. Let’s hope […]
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I don’t feel autistic. But then I realise that I am awkward at times, and I can be too influenced, and I can act strange. That makes me think, “Do try and fight away the autism.” And then I realise, “That’s a part of you. You don’t want to lose your autism. That’s how you […]
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Transition from primary to secondary school is not easy for pupils who have additional needs. SEND Supported offers partner secondary schools, with all of their primary feeder schools, a free twilight session focusing on promoting successful transitions for pupils who have additional Communication and Interaction needs. For more information, talk to your SEND Supported consultant […]
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What fabulous weather for the start of the Summer Term! We would like to welcome all new partner schools working with us this term. Our office location last week provided plenty of opportunities for us to meet up and work together and it has been lovely to welcome Jane and Clare into the fold face […]
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Send Supported welcomes Clare Viney on board in the new term. Clare has taught for 24 years beginning in mainstream primary and teaching Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5, co-ordinating English across the school and fulfilling the SENCo role. She also has experience in special educations, as an Assistant Headteacher, as a Literacy Consultant for […]
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We are pleased to have completed the refurbishment of of our offices and moved in over Easter. Our location at the Emscote Centre in Warwick creates a central base where we can deliver training and develop a resource bank of materials and equipment, as well as provide office space for our growing team of specialist […]
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Matt, Megan and Val would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended George’s funeral earlier this month and also for and all the beautiful cards, stories and messages they received from many colleagues and families. At a time of great sadness it went a long way to help them cope with […]
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Schools are finalising their external specialist provider needs, now that budgets are confirmed for April. A number of academy schools are also confirming or renewing their School Partnership Packages for September, in order to ensure continuity of specialist teachers and maintain existing working relationships. If your school would like a visit to discuss services and […]
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George’s funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Old Square, Warwick CV34 4RA on Thursday 8th March at 10.00 am. All who knew George as friends, colleagues, school staff or families are welcome and George’s family have asked if you do attend that you wear some colour to brighten the occasion. The burial following […]
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Founding Partner, SEND Supported. With huge sadness, we announce that after a short illness, George passed away on Sunday 4th February. You will find some of the tributes to George that we have received, on his Team Page. If you would like to add your own thoughts to George’s page, please send contributions to SEND […]
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Happy New Year! SEND Supported starts 2018 with school based training across the county. Schools are benefiting from dyslexia and autism training and workshops in social communication and interaction. If you are interested in bespoke training for your setting then do get in touch via the Contact Us page on the website. Feedback from training at The […]
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Send Supported welcomes Kate Griffiths on board from 1st January. Kate has 21 years’ teaching experience, originally qualifying as a teacher of History and Special Needs. She has worked in Secondary Schools and Colleges as a class teacher, SEN Intervention Teacher, Head of Supportive Studies and SENCo. More recently, Kate has worked across primary and […]
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The Leamington North Cluster Forum met for the first time on Friday at Lillington Primary School. Thank you Michelle for all the hard work in getting this event off the ground. The workshop was led by George and Jo and focused on transition between primary and secondary school. Families of youngsters from Y5 – […]
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Here is our chosen Christmas card design, printed up and ready to go. Thank you Lucy, age 10, from Stratford for your clever word art design. And a great big Christmas Thank You to everyone else who sent in a design, here are some of our favourites…………………………………………… Olivia […]
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We celebrated our first Christmas together with a Christmas ‘do’ at The Leopard in Bishops Tachbrook. Fun was had by all and thank you to our designated drivers Clair, Jo and honorary partner John Clarke!
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Yaz is 14 and lives in Warwickshire with mum Jules McLean, brother Will. Yaz has autism and has been going through a rough situation over the last few years. She featured on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire yesterday morning, being interviewed on Lorna Bailey’s morning show in a feature on autism in the lives of two […]
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We are offering a series of 3 hour information sessions for parents of children who have recently received a diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). The sessions, led by members of the SEND Supported team, will explore the characteristics of ASC and highlight some basic strategies. Date and venue to be confirmed. There will […]
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Many thanks to everyone who entered our Christmas card design competition this month. Entries are now closed and all designs we have received will be displayed here very soon, together with the winning design(s).
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Clair and Jules joined Kingsbury School’s cake sale yesterday morning where £70 was raised for Children in Need. Well done all who worked together to put on this event in The Hive. The Hive is one of Kingsbury School’s inclusive learning programmes and primarily supports learners in Year 7. READ MORE to see how Kingsbury tweeted about […]
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Read here how research from the National Autistic Society Wales shows the number of pupils being taken out of school to be taught at home has doubled in four years – with many of them believed to be autistic. The largest numbers leaving school to be home educated are older secondary school age pupils. The […]
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Design a Christmas card for SEND Supported. Chosen designs will be printed and sent out by SEND Supported on this our first Christmas. If you are successful, your design will appear on our website and you will receive copies of your card to send to family and friends. Either email your entry to enquiries@SENDsupported.com, or post to: […]
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A huge thank you to Sally for hosting this collaboration between SEND Supported and Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum, in support of the National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour. Thank you also to Suminder, from the gallery, for leading the craft […]
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Autistic artist meets his inspiration The Jacksons, with Carl Edwards ITVhttp://www.itv.com/news/wales/2017-06-26/talented-autistic-artist-meets-his-inspiration-the-jacksons/ Posted by ITV Wales on Monday, June 26, 2017 Chris Baker presented this pencil drawing to the Jacksons in Cardiff yesterday. Credit: ITV News / Chris Baker A collage of Chris’ work Credit: ITV News / Chris Baker
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We were very excited to take a look at some of the art work that will be displayed at our first public event next week. Find out more about Drawing Diversity, a collaboration with Leamington Art Gallery and Museum, on Saturday 7th October from 2.00 pm. This free event will be an opportunity for all to take part […]
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Another week has gone by in a flash and now all of a sudden it’s autumn. This week we have been out and about making new partnerships and developing our projects. Lucy and Clair joined Alcester Academy for their Open Evening on Tuesday night, on Wednesday night Leonie joined Kenilworth’s Autism One on One group […]
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Our first team meeting and two birthdays to celebrate. Individual dietary requirements rather restricted the choice of birthday cake but people bravely smiled and insisted Leonie’s gluten free, vegan, lemon cake was ‘lovely’. Unfortunately Leonie’s son provided a more honest response when he visited and was offered a piece a few days later! Although […]
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It has been a very hectic summer for our growing band of consultants. Having gone from strength to strength last term, and at the request of our partner schools we are now operating under our broader banner of SEND Supported, offering specialist pupil support across Autism, Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder, Cognition & Learning, Social Emotional Mental […]
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