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REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
Resource Booklet
December 2016
This is a free booklet prepared by SERC
Information was current and correct at the time of writing
Please feel free to share with Staff/Parents/Carers - but can we politely ask
you to acknowledge the origin of the booklet.
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
https://www.dimensions-uk.org/families/autism-friendly-
screenings/ Autism friendly
cinema screenings.
http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/world-autism-awareness-
week/schools-autism-awareness-week.aspx Schools pack on
Autism awareness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU2MegkqIxQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWrg5b9DQbE
Video’s to develop
greater awareness -
EYFS/KS 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc77MksM_2c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wES6ZeoDaUs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFDkM9EZRDg
Video’s to develop
greater awareness –
EYFS/KS1/KS2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejpWWP1HNGQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9-l19CKISg
Video’s to develop
greater awareness –
KS2/KS3
http://www.sheepdressedlikewolves.com/ A great website
dedicated to highly
sensitive people and
introverts. A good
website to share with
students who don't
like noise, become
stressed by crowds.
http://www.autcraft.com/ Autcraft is a
Minecraft server for
children and adults
who have Autism.
AUTISM
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
http://autisminpink.net/
Girls with Autism
Documentary-ideal
for CPD.
http://www.nasen.org.uk/resources/resources.girls-and-autism-flying-under-the-radar.html
Girls on the
Spectrum-Flying
Under the radar.
Download this free
guide.
http://www.andnextcomesl.com/2016/04/homemade-stretchy-
sensory-sheet.html
How to make a
homemade stretchy
sheet.
http://www.marksandspencer.com/l/kids/school-uniform/help-and-
inspiration/easy-dressing-school-uniform/easy-dressing-school-
uniform-range
Easy/comfortable
uniform from Marks
and Spencer.
www.thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk
Asperger's Syndrome
in Teenagers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1HQKB2txgY
My Unstoppable Mother
Chris Varney.
TED Talk.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-
manchester-news/manchester-airport-fast-track-families-autistic-
9584145?source=webgains&siteid=20363
Great materials for
any child travelling
through an airport.
http://autismteachingstrategies.com/autismstrategies/14-simple-
conversation-social-skills-kitsfor-children-with-autism-free-games-
promptsworksheets-activities/
Resources to support
conversation.
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Dyspraxia-personal-care-for-girls-and-women.pdf
Girl's personal
care.
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Anxiety-Sept15.pdf
Managing Stress
and anxiety.
https://thinkoutsideofthecardboardbox.blogspot.co.uk/ Dyspraxia –
thinking outside
the box.
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
The best one stop
site to go to –
check out their
Resource/
factsheet section.
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/downloads/about-us/Early-Years-Guidelines.pdf
Early Years.
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/spread-word/
Free awareness
poster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2CIjD1gEiE
Dyslexia
Awareness Video.
DYSPRAXIA/DYSLEXIA
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
http://worldofinclusion.com/res/alleq/21223_Elliott.pdf
Great child
friendly book to
explain Dyslexia.
http://www.raredisease.org.uk/members.htm Rare diseases.
http://www.rarechromo.co.uk/html/home.asp
Support group
for families of a
child with a
very
rare/unique
condition.
http://undiagnosed.org.uk/
Support group
for children
who do not
have a
diagnosis.
http://redbridgeserc.org/conditions/category/arthogryposis-disorder Arthogryposis.
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/files_trust/returning-to-school.pdf
Brain Tumour.
Specific Conditions
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
http://www.nasen.org.uk/resources/resources.25-practical-tips-and-
strategies-for-working-with-children-with-adhd.html
Free CPD
training and
advice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEbMtgQSBqE
ADHD in the
Classroom.
http://www.empoweringparents.com/5-focus-exercises-for-adhd-
kids.php
Practical
activities.
Active Stars is a sports programme for children aged 4-16 years who are above a healthy weight for the age and height.
To find out when the next 10 week course is running contact.
Inclusive Multi- Sports Sessions
0208 708 0951
8-14 years
Mondays 4.30-6pm
Jack Carter Centre, The Drive
Inclusive Sports Sessions for
children who have a disability or
SEN and siblings/friends are
welcome too.
http://makebelievegroup.co.uk/foundation Drama Group in Redbridge for
Students who have SEN/Disabilities
Focus and Attention
Activities in Redbridge
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
Monday Club – Hainault Youth Club
Wendy McFaull 02085008071
6.30-9.00
Age 11-21 years
Moderate learning difficulties.
AB Phab Youth Club (Disabled swimming)
Chalford Sports Centre
Rainham
RM13 9DX
Office: 0208 595 3934 Mobile: 07817412435
Wednesdays 8-10 pm
Age 11-18 years.
OUR CLUB
Wanstead Youth Club
E11 2DB
Wednesday 4.30-7.00 pm
Young people 11-18 years with a
learning disability.
http://mylife.redbridge.gov.uk/young-carers/
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/what_we_do/our_
work/young_carers.htm
Support within Redbridge for young carer's.
Young Carer's Day 28th January.
https://www.sibs.org.uk/
Sibs is a great organization
supporting families and
acknowledging the needs of siblings
within a family.
https://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/ You can apply for up to 5 tickets for
all Merlin attractions and theme
parks.
https://www.kidspass.co.uk/1pound90days/hpr90
£1 buys you a 90 day pass enabling
you to receive 40% off cinemas
including adult tickets, 57% of
family days out including theme
parks, bowling, play centre and Kids
eat free in thousands of restaurants.
Young Carers/Carers
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/services-
directory/face-2-face-waltham-forest
Highly recommended support group for parents and carers.
https://www.ceacard.co.uk/index.aspx
Free adult entry with a disabled
child or adult. Card only costs £6
per year so you can gain your
money back in the first visit. Ilford
and Newham cinema's both operate
this scheme-please share this link
with families as makes for a cheap
trip out.
http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/young_adults/mentor
ing_service
http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/young_adults/Transiti
ons_Event_2017
Mentoring Service for young adults
16-21 years.
Transition event for young adults.
http://myhemicheck.hemihelp.org.uk/
Hemi Check list-individual profile
created.
http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/families/events_famili
es/parents_conferences
Family days and conferences.
http://encouragingmomsathome.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/04/WritingPrompts-
LEGO.pdf
Using Lego to develop descriptive
writing.
Hemiplegia
Literacy
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
http://www.rnib.org.uk/harry-potter
RNIB have a wide range of books
that are produced in large print,
Braille and dyslexia friendly print
including Harry Potter.
http://www.wordhippo.com/
Fantastic website – use to find
words you can't think of, but you
can describe.
http://www.lego.com/en-gb/club/eventjoin
Engage reluctant readers…
Free to sign up for a Lego Magazine
– this will be sent every two
months.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ro
ll-A-Question-1713971
Free comprehension game.
http://brainpowerboy.com/free-printable-sight-
word-game/
http://brainpowerboy.com/sight-word-games-for-
boys/
Free Sight words game.
Literacy games designed to be
attractive to boys.
http://writeshop.com/minecraft-writingprompts/ Minecraft writing prompts.
http://missgiraffesclass.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/bui
lding-number-sense-in-first-grade.html
Here are a great collection of ideas
to help student's develop a sense of
number through games.
http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/viewallgames.
html
A great website – lots of maths
activities including days of the
week, months, very simple addition/
subtraction/times tables.
Numeracy
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/features/iplayer-kids BBC launches iPlayer for children.
https://code.org/learn Free coding sessions for families to
learn together.
http://www.senictsoftware.com/playzone.html Free simple switch games.
Large selection including TV/Music
etc. Great for students who are
learning to press a switch.
www.cheapdisabilityaids.co.uk
http://www.cheapdisabilityaids.co.uk/chew-stixx-
pencil-topper-pack-of-2-19281-p.asp
Great website for sensory items and general SEN equipment – good prices and range.
http://www.andnextcomesl.com/2015/06/oral-
motor-activities-for-kids-printable.html?m=1
List of activities for children who need to chew.
Tech News
SENSORY
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
http://www.scope.org.uk/
#END AWKWARD – Scope's new campaign
Fabulous campaign - 5 things to
avoid doing when you meet a
disabled person.
Great for assemblies or starting
discussion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QCoLO9tJ9U
Jane Friswell – Additional support for SEN
Every child, Every Teacher
Take a few minutes and watch this
speech – Quality First Teaching and
Teacher's first commitment to SEN
students.
http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/Fire_D
rill_Report.pdf
Visual Support for Fire Drills.
http://find.redbridge.gov.uk/kb5/redbridge/fsd/ser
vice.page?id=QDbPCWV6IEk
Redbridge Continence Service –
nappies/pads etc.
http://worldofinclusion.com/res/alleq/21222_A3_P
osters.pdf
http://worldofinclusion.com/res/every/Everybody_
Welcome1.pdf
Free Inclusion Posters showing
children using Braillers, feeding
tubes in place, using a walker.
http://skybadger.co.uk/games-and-lesson-
plans/dear-diary-%E2%80%93-lesson-plan
Here you will find a diary activity for
ADHD, Visual impairment, Autism,
Cancer, Hearing Impairment,
Diabetes, Dyslexia, Downs
Syndrome, and Epilepsy. Lesson
plans and resources all free to
download.
General SENCO info/ideas
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
http://www2.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/contact_pages/
t/taxicard.aspx
If you have a student/child who
uses a wheelchair and gets higher
rate mobility award or a student
who is registered blind, they could
potentially apply for a Taxi card.
http://www.flutteringthroughfirstgrade.com/2014/
01/5-forfriday-polar-vortex-style.html
Free Auditory/Listening Assessment
activity.
http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/SubCategory.aspx
? id=9
Huge set of free symbol resources.
A quick look showed resources to
support; Class rules, Circle time
rules, Calming down, Quiet voice,
Personal space, Washing hands,
Public and private behaviour
http://smartwatches.org/learn/here-are-the-best-
gps-tracking-watches-for-kids/
Comparison of watches that can provide students with SEN with greater independence through GPS tracking.
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/about-eating-disorders Support for eating disorders.
MENTAL HEALTH
EQUIPMENT
REDBRIDGE SERC www.redbridgeserc.org
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06kch0z Radio 4
All in the mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmwiJ6ghLIM
This video shows what happens to our brains when we are stressed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpQrMqDoq
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BrainSmart video on BBC explaining stress and its effects.
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/training_services
http://www.tnvoices.org/factsheets/
Great free factsheets.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder,
Separation Anxiety, OCD, Tic
disorders, Conduct disorder.
www.readinghack.org.uk/readingwell Provide teenagers with access to free self-help books.