Several groups of young people attending Lime trees have made animations on a range of subjects from Asperger’s syndrome to making friends. It is a fascinating insight into the minds of young people and what they see as priorities. Food for thought!
You can find more on their website:
http://www.yor-ok.org.uk/families/CAMHS/animations-made-by-young-people.htm
The Workers’ Education association are running two courses in the Spring term of 2015. There is a Helping in Schools course starting on 13th January for 10 weeks at St. Lawrence’s Children’s centre and a Helping with Special Educational Needs…
Fishergate Primary School access policy. This policy will be reviewed annually in consultation with the school premises committee. Access-policy
Fishergate Primary School policy on supporting pupils with medical conditions. This policy details the provision implemented for those with both long and short term medical needs. Supporting-pupils-with-medical-conditions
Fishergate Primary School SEN policy. This has been reviewed in line with the new Code of Practise and will be reviewed annually. SEN Policy 2014
The latest edition of the Bright Sparks Newsletter. This edition includes an invitation for tea and cake so check it out! Please continue to contribute to this! Bright sparks 5
Edward Timpson from the Department for Education has written a letter to parents explaining the SEN reforms. This letter can be found by clicking the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/348842/Parents_letter_Aug_2014_final.pdf
Many children and adults (including myself!) have working memory difficulties. This is a really interesting clip to explain what working memory is and how it can impact learning. http://www.ted.com/talks/peter_doolittle_how_your_working_memory_makes_sense_of_the_world#t-9544
WHAT IS THE SEND REPORT? By 2014, schools are required to publish information about services they provide for children with disabilities and Special Educational Needs. This is called the ‘SEND Report. The intention is to offer choice and transparency for families,…
Following the new Code of Practice the DfE have written a letter explaining the changes and have produced a guide for parents. These can be found by following the links below: DfE_Letter_to_parents_and_carers DfE_SEND_guide_for_parents_and_carers
