Additional Need Resources
Recommended Resources for Learners with additional needs
We have included resources to support social and emotional, sensory and physical as well as learning and communication needs. These resources are for your exploration and reference.
If your child is struggling with a need not currently listed, please do drop an email to the school office (office.echelford@lumenlearningtrust.co.uk) for the attention of the Inclusion Team and we will see what we can source for you and update this list accordingly.
| Additional Need | Resource | Description | Link or ‘Search term’ in your App store |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety and Sensory Needs | Resource website | Freemantles Outreach have compiled advice sheets to support parents at home. They continually update their website. | https://www.freeoutreach.org.uk/Resources-for-working-from-home/ |
| Anxiety and Sensory Needs | App Resource website |
Music, visuals, soundscapes and tutorials to support meditation, sleep, calm, relaxation, mindfulness, stretching. | 'Calm app' https://www.calm.com/ |
| Fine motor skills | Live website session Videos to rewatch |
Fine motor skills sessions from Griffin Occupational Therapy | https://www.griffinot.com/ |
| English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Resource website | LearnEnglish Kids is brought to you by the British Council, the world's English teaching experts. Includes tips and advice about helping your children practise their English at home on our new support page for parents. Free online games, songs, stories and activities for children. | http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/ |
| Language & Learning | Resource website | Lots of resources for the whole curriculum, with inclusion and accessibility in mind. | http://www.communication4all.co.uk/ |
| Learning difficulties | Available on Google Play & Apple App store – Free to download with some In-App purchases | Educational games to develop and reinforce skills of visual and spatial perception. Useful for all ages. |
Kids Play Visual Games https://edujoygames.com/ |
| Sensory Needs | Resource website | The Sensory Project (Joanna Grace) - Includes links to a range of sensory activities that can be done at home. She has set up a Covid 19 page alongside her regular project page. | http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/covid19-resources http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/projects |
| Sensory Needs & Communication | Resource website | May be useful for sensory stories, sensory play ideas, games and communication resources. | https://inclusiveteach.com/ |
| Social Emotional Regulation | Resource website |
MindUP is a school-based programme grounded in neuroscience, mindful awareness, positive psychology and social emotional learning. They are currently offering the MindUP For Families Support Pack for free:
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https://mindup.org.uk/families/ |
| Speech & Language | Resource website | Support site for children with speech and language difficulties. They have put together some of our activities and games from our award-winning packages for you to use at home. It includes both speech and language activities to complete with your child/ren. | https://speechandlanguage.info/parents |
