Following on from my earlier challenge to schools and service about their male engagement strategies, this magazine from CAF is full of useful ideas, insights and stories.
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/media/901809/connected_autumn_2015.pdf
Category: Resources
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Latest issue of ‘Fetal Alcohol Forum’
NOFAS-UK is pleased to announce the release of the 13th Issue of the FETAL ALCOHOL FORUM with the latest FASD research and articles from our experts.To download Issue 13, click on this link -
Understanding Intellectual Disability and Health
The website www.intellectualdisability.info contains excellent resources and information on all aspects of Learning Disability for parents and professionals.
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The debate around Alcohol in Pregnancy continues.
The debate around Alcohol in Pregnancy continues.
The ITV show ‘Exposure’ encourages the simplification of guidance give to women on alcohol consumption during pregnancy. For more information visit this ITN article
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Useful article on the new Code of Practice on Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Useful article on the new Code of Practice on Special Educational Needs and Disability.
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New Guidance for Parents of Children with Special Needs and Disabilities, on the recent SEN reforms.
This resource from ‘Contact a Family’ offers guidance on the recent reforms to funding for students with SEN.
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Family Perspectives on FASD
This powerpoint has some useful advice to families, foster carers, teachers on others, on raising and working with the child with FASD.
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National Curriculum P-Scale Guidance
In line with recent reforms to SEN regulations and the National Curriculum, the DfE has published revised guidance on the P-scales for students who cannot access the National Curriculum.
Performance_-_P_Scale_(DfE 2014)
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Resources to support Teachers and Teaching Assistants working with children and young people with FASD.
I still find a lot of teachers struggling to find direct practical ideas on how to work with children with FASD in classrooms and schools.
The following are full of evidence based strategies the would fulfil the requirements of the new Code of Practice for SEND to develop personalised Learning Passports. -
Interpreting Engagement ; pathways for children with Complex Needs
The Engagement Profile and Scale, which was a major outcome of the Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Research Project, continues to be used creatively by practitioners in a variety of settings. The powerpoint below is an illustration from Sally Jones, a teacher of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in South Australia.
Barry Carpenter Education 