Category: Publications
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As lockdown measures ease, testing is more important than ever for controlling the spread of coronavirus. We felt, however, that more was needed to support people with learning disabilities and autism to understand what testing involves, how it feels and subsequently to prepare and give informed consent. Working with Lucy Bergonzi who illustrated Beating the…
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These guides have been designed to help practitioners to use the materials in the BBW series, that deal with so many emotional issues, to use the books quickly, purposefully and effectively. To find out more go to https://booksbeyondwords.co.uk/shop
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Latest Newsletter from Books Beyond Words, with information about more free downloads relating to the coronavirus pandemic Click here, or below to download and view.
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In conversation, Barry and Matthew reflected on the origins of the Think Piece, and Matthew, who is Principal at Baxter College, a mainstream secondary school, shares his thinking behind the 5 levers and how he and his team are applying them to plan the recovery process at Baxter College. Reflecting on each of the 5…
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How will it be for children when they return to school? It would be naive to think that they will pick up where they left off on the day their school went into lock down. We have been analysing the loss children have suffered during this time, and the potential…
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These journals, are perfect for home schooling. There are 4 journals – one for each key stage. Being Me: KS1/2 (Yr 1-6) https://www.butterflyprint.co.uk/product/being-me-emotional-well-being-journal-single/ Understanding Me: KS2/3 (Yr 3-9) https://www.butterflyprint.co.uk/product/understanding-me-a-mental-wealth-journal-single/ Live Out Loud: KS3/4 (Yr 7-11) https://www.butterflyprint.co.uk/product/live-out-loud-a-self-awareness-journal-single/ It’s All in the Mind: KS 4/5 (Yr10-13) https://www.butterflyprint.co.uk/product/its-all-in-the-mind-dont-sweat-the-small-stuff-single/ It is important at this challenging time that we look…
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At this present time , when teachers and teaching assistants are home based, and looking for worthwhile on line professional learning , you may like to visit http://www.complexneeds.org.uk 16 modules of teacher training , at 4 levels . Level A is specifically designed for Teaching Assistants. Level D , for example , is for those…
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The DfE has now released the final guidance on The Engagement Model. The guidance describes the formative and summative assessment of children as “not engaged in subject specific learning”. It will be statutory assessment in schools for those children and young people. The guidance is an output of the Rochford Review , who have piloted…
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It is important as more children born prematurely enter our school system, (and that is some 50,000 per annum) that their story can be shared with their peers. The Champion Centre in New Zealand has been a pioneer in developing evidence based interventions to enhance and enrich the development of children born prematurely. Now their…
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A qualitative study of the views and experiences of families of young adults with intellectual disabilities. A new article on this perpetually tricky issue. Click article image to download and view JCN 2019 – Transitions ID and families pdf
Barry Carpenter Education 