Category: Resources
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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. FAS-eD PROJECT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…
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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. ENGAGEMENT FOR LEARNING
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Mental Health Standards for Schools. The focus in the new Code of Practice ( Special Educational Needs ), on ‘ Social, Mental and Emotional Health’, will bring a new challenge to schools , but a timely one. At long last teachers have a mandate to do something constructive in the area of Mental Health, and…
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I am increasingly impressed by the deep and thoughtful materials produced by Community Playthings. This child centred , teacher – friendly publication has the wonderful title of ” The Irresistible Classroom.” I can highly recommend it for the refreshing approach it takes , one that will resonate with many Early Years teachers/ practitioners. Complimentary…
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In your PSHE lessons , when teaching about Alcohol Awareness could you please think about going beyond ‘ personal responsibility’, and ” know your own limits”? Too many young . sexually active young people are unaware of the harm they can cause an unborn child . They may not even know they are pregnant during those first…
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Presentations from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Scotland conference on FASD. http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/what-we-do/college/rcpch-scotland/news/scotland-news
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NHS Scotland have launched a fantastic new resource which gives high quality information on FASD. It is worth a visit to the website! http://www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/home/learning-and-cpd/learning-spaces/fasd.aspx
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On-line ‘Training materials for teachers of learners with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties’ funded by the Teaching Agency http://www.education.gov.uk/complexneeds http://www.education.gov.uk/lamb/
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This booklet, produced by National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK, provides a concise introduction to FASD written for parents, carers and professionals. This can also be found in the links and resources section. National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK FASD Factsheet
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