As the SENDCo at Alderbrook, I am available to meet with parents and carers, to discuss how to support our young people with their learning, social interaction and communication. My team and I do all that we can, to make the appropriate adjustments for those that need them and to make provision to meet the individual needs of our young people with barriers to their learning.
It is our intention to work in partnership with the families of our young people, to ensure the best outcomes for them in school. To that end, here are some suggestions for resources and strategies to use at home. These have been recommended to us by the professionals from the external agencies who work with us and advise us in the support of students.
Mrs Kerry Thompson-Moore, SENDCo
These resources have been recommended by external specialists and professionals in education. They are specifically aimed at supporting parents with strategies to support their children at home.
* These are external websites and as such Alderbrook School does not have any responsibility for their contents or any advertising.
http://www.autism.org.uk/about/family-life.aspx
Advice for family members on holidays, going to the shops, home adaptions and more.
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
Advice on coping with dyslexia and how to support your child
https://www.dyspraxia-ed.co.uk/dyspraxia-parent-workshops
Workshops are for parents to understand their child’s condition and to learn simple tips for helping their children.
www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/the-den.aspx
All you need to know about living on your own, your legal rights, and how to manage your money.
Free online cources (eligibility may be required).
* These are external websites and as such Alderbrook School does not have any responsibility for their contents or any advertising.
Learn how to type correctly in 27 guided lessons.
Online tutorials teaching key placement when typing.
https://www.speedtypingonline.com/
Making learning to type easy and fun.
Over a 1000 free online courses.
https://www.vision2learn.net/courses
UK Government funded courses (eligibility needs to be met).
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
Free learning from Open University
https://www.reed.co.uk/courses/free
112 free courses (eligibility may apply)
Resources aimed at helping and supporting parents with children who suffer from Anxiety.
* These are external websites and as such Alderbrook School does not have any responsibility for their contents or any advertising.
Information to help you understand anxiety, and help your child to cope with everyday situations.
WorryWiseKidsHelp and resources for parents with children suffering with anxiety.
https://youngminds.org.uk/take20/
The UK’s leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people.
Online parenting courses
Courses and workshops designed to assist Parents in understanding their teens
* These are external websites and as such Alderbrook School does not have any responsibility for their contents or any advertising.
An organisation that work with young people and their families, to learn how to take control of their experiences and emotions, through workshops on a range of subject
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Understanding your child (0-18)
An organisation that work with young people and their families, to learn how to take control of their experiences and emotions, through workshops on a range of subject
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
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