Advice for parents during our closure:
New - We have added some new resources to our SEN pages. Anything that has been added is in bold so that it is easier to identify. Below we have added some new resources and websites that are directed linked to Covid-19 including social stories.
We have added a few ideas and resources for those that may want some additional support for their children with Special Educational Needs. We want to ensure that your children are best supported during this tricky time.
Each area has a separate page where we have shared ideas, resources, links to other websites and images of some different activities. We have tried to make these as 'print-free' as possible so that you are able to access them freely.
Please feel free to email Mrs Wendy Burnett and Mrs Nicola Drinkwater on senco@woottonlowerschool.co.uk if you have any questions or need support with anything.
We have added a few ideas and resources for those that may want some additional support for their children with Special Educational Needs. We want to ensure that your children are best supported during this tricky time.
Each area has a separate page where we have shared ideas, resources, links to other websites and images of some different activities. We have tried to make these as 'print-free' as possible so that you are able to access them freely.
Please feel free to email Mrs Wendy Burnett and Mrs Nicola Drinkwater on senco@woottonlowerschool.co.uk if you have any questions or need support with anything.
COVID-19 Resources
There are an increasing amount of websites and resources that have been designed to help explain COVID-19 to
children. These resources have been produced for different age groups and therefore it is beneficial to read the stories and worksheets first to ensure you pick ones that will be best suited for your child.
- Autism Bedfordshire - This website has a number of different resources and links to support groups for families. They have produced a booklet 'Going Back to School' which explains what school will be like for the children and also has some worksheets for the children to complete.
- ELSA Support - This website has hundreds of resources linked to a wide range of emotional support. They have produced some resources that are designed about COVID-19. These include a superhero story about returning to school and a booklet on separation anxiety and the worries linked to coming back into school - this resource cannot be linked on our website, however if you would like a copy please email senco@woottonlowerschool.co.uk and we will email you a pack.
- My little book of changes - This workbook allows the children to express their emotions surrounding coronavirus and the changes that are happening all around them. Some pages may not be relevant for different year groups so adapt as you need. This was produced by Leicester City's Primary School Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Team ©
- CAMHS Resources - CAMHS have produced a number of different resources linked to mental health and well-being for children and teenagers. Their website also directs you to other sites and resources that may be useful.
- Coming back to school - This is a wonderful illustrated book for children to help them understand returning to school during these times, it explains all about the ‘bubble’ in which they will all be in to help keep them safe. (Written & illustrated by Kezia Matthews & shared with permission.)
General tips for supporting your child's learning at home
- If another year group’s work looks more appropriate for your child please feel free to complete that task.
- Ensure all tasks have a clear beginning and end.
- Before you start a task, agree on a reward if the task has been completed well. Make this a timed reward and try to use a visual timer. This reward doesn’t have to be a physical object, it could be ten minutes playing in the garden or five minutes watching their favourite programme.
- Have a plan of what the day will look like, this can be a rough plan, but it is good to have a structure for your day. If possible make this visual and share it with your children. You can create a visual timetable but be flexible use a “Whoops” card to show if things have changed.
- There are lots of different social stories that help explain what is happening currently. Some examples are Time to Come in, Bear, or 'Why am I not at School'
- BBC Bitesize - The BBC have produced a SEND specific advice page, this has links to lots of different websites and resources.
