Recommended Links

Websites

• British Institute of Learning Disabilities
  The British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) is committed to improving the quality of life for the 1.2 million people in the UK with a learning disability.
• Centre for Child Mental Health
  Offers conferences, events, training days and lectures for anyone interested in the emotional well-being of children and young people and aims to disseminate the latest research on child and adult mental health.
• Educationalists
  An online resource for education specialists, resources and support - including consultants, organisations, charities, companies, universities, colleges and schools, researchers, analysts and experts!
• FRANK – Drug Advice
  Offers free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day talk to FRANK. An easy read information pack can be obtained by phoning 0800 77 66 00.
• Inclusive Technology - hardware and software for special educational needs
  The very best special educational needs software, switches and computer access devices, simple communication aids and assistive technology for learners with a physical disability, sensory impairment or learning difficulty.
• IDP - Inclusion Development Programme - Primary/Secondary - Dyslexia and Speech, Language and Communication Needs
  Don't miss this interactive resource to support headteachers,leadership teams, teachers and support staff.
• Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)
  The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. They do this by working in partnership with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), which gathers relevant information on every person who wants to work or volunteer with vulnerable people.
• IGNOTS - QCA accredited qualifications designed for inclusion
  The INGOTs were developed to lower the barriers to entry for those that have in the past found it difficult to access formal certification. They cover the functional skills standards and provide additional learning units for the new diplomas with coherent progression from Entry level 1 to full Level 2. The assessment method is designed to promote personalised learning with self and peer assessment and there is credit given for co-operative working and good citizenship.
• Learning Works
  Learning Works aim is to offer the world of education high quality training, publications and consultancy services that will make a positive difference. Download publications, book conference places, keep track of our current training, accredited CPD courses, and shop for resources.
• The National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN)
  Founded in 1992, NASEN promotes the education, training, advancement and development of all those with special educational needs.
• National Grid for Learning (NGfL)
  The National Grid for Learning site brings together a collection of resources to help raise standards in education and to support lifelong learning.
• National Curriculum in Action
  Samples of actual pupils' work alongside commentaries helps you to see how all of the advice and guidance translates into practice.
• Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education)
  Ofsted is a non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 to take responsibility for the inspection of all schools in England, whether state or independent.
• Ofsted News
  Latest news from Ofsted on the services they inspect and regulate.
• QCA – Inclusion
  Qualifications and Curriculum Authority website with information on the key principles of inclusion to ensure the education and training system which can include all teachers.
• SparkleBox – Are you sparkling?
  Good then you know about these free downloadable colourful resources suitable for 3-13 year olds. These visually attractive resources are available in a wide range of areas and themes. All you need is time and a colour printer, and preferably a laminator. Off you go! Your visual learners will love you!
• Special Educational Needs and Disability – Removing Barriers to Achievement
  Special Educational Needs and Disability Division's ambition is for every child with SEN to reach their full potential in school, and to make a successful transition to adulthood and the world of further education, training or work.
• Teachernet
  The education site for teachers and school managers – what you need, when you need it.
• The Standards Site: Using the P scales - Assessment
  The P scales area provides guidance to support the effective use of P scales in order to improve outcomes for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) who are working below level 1 of the National Curriculum.

Books, Documents & Papers

• The Shakespeare Comic Book Company
  The Shakespeare Comic Book Series was designed for mainstream pupils, but has been welcomed with enthusiasm by many Special Educational Needs teachers. The books have been used by teachers working with students who have dyslexia, autism, hearing impairment and those for whom English is not a first language. While the highly visual nature of the presentation and modern English translation help many with special educational needs, the books may not be suitable for all such students (eg. those with extreme forms of dyslexia).
  
  The comic books are on sale the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Shakespeare Bookshop, Stratford. They also form part of The Michael P. Jensen Collection for Shakespeare in Mass Media and Popular Culture, housed at the Southern Oregon University, USA.
   
  – Example Comic Book Images
• B Squared SEN Publishing Ltd
  Assessment from P1(i) to National Curriculum Level 5 for English, Maths, Science, ICT, PSHE & Citizenship, Geography, History, Art and Design, Design and Technology and PE.
• A First Guide to Asperger's Syndrome (2nd Edition)
  The Hesley Group Ltd
• Inspecting Special Needs Provision in Schools: A Practical Guide (Resource Materials for Teachers)
  Maria Landy, Charles Gains – 1996, David Fulton Publishers Ltd
  ISBN: 1853464007
• I Want To Choose Too
  A resource for professionals to help you to assist pupils with little or no speech to make choices and give their views.
• Saints in Service – What Makes a Difference?
  Maria Landy – Presented at ISEC 2000
• Senco Update
  SENCO Update is the only monthly newsletter written specifically to provide news, analysis and practical guidance for SEN co-ordinators.
• Teaching Assistants: Practical Strategies for Effective Classroom Support
  Maggie Balshaw, Michael Farrell – 2002, David Fulton Publishers Ltd
  ISBN: 1853468282
• The Special Education Handbook
  Michael Farrell – 2002, David Fulton Publishers Ltd
  ISBN: 1853469742
• The Use of Performance Criteria in the Assessment of Speaking and Listening
  Speaking and Listening CD-ROM, Derby City Council Education Service

Publications

• Inspection Matters
  Inspection Mattters provides inspectors and those with a vested interest, with information and further guidance about processes and methodology so that fieldwork and reporting skills and techniques may be informed by the sort of issues that interest inspectors.
  Issue 1 | Issue 2 | Issue 3 | Issue 4
• Particularly successful schools list
  Lists of particularly successful state sector schools - 'the honours list' of outstanding schools - from over 11 years of inspections are now on the site.