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Introduction

This list of resources and training has been created to help save time for busy SENCos, SEND staff and teachers in schools. Whilst reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the quality of the websites and information listed, not all training and information has been quality assured. The material available on this website is designed to provide general information only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, it does not constitute other professional advice. Coventry SEND cannot be held responsible for the contents of any pages referenced by an external link. 

Autism

Coventry CCT (Complex Communications Team) [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventry-send-support-service/complex-communication-team]

CASS [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cass]

Community Autism Support Service (CASS) launched to support families across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Community Autism Support Service (CASS) Events - 27 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/community-autism-support-service-cass-62721567983] The Community Autism Support Service (CASS) provide a range of online training sessions and supportive toolkits for professionals. There are also lots of resources and sessions for parents and carers that might be useful to signpost.

Nip in the Bud

A series of short films with Autism [https://nipinthebud.org/films-teachers-category/autism/ ] as their focus and related factsheets at the bottom of the page.   

  1. Dan and Charlie: 5 years on, life on the Autism Spectrum 9 mins
  2. Rachel: Life as a SENCO 14 mins
  3. Autism Spectrum: Tips for Teachers 5 mins
  4. Autism Spectrum Condition in Children Information Film 11 mins
  5. Autism and Co-existing Conditions in Children 10 mins
  6. Raising a Child with Autism: Carrie and David 12 mins
  7. Growing up with Autism: Tylan 10 mins
  8. Living with Autism: Dan and Charlie 19 mins

Nip In the Bud Podcasts:

The Autism Education Trust [https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/]

The Autism Education Trust is widening the reach of good autism practice and support to all professionals working with autistic children & young people. Browse their website to find out more about their professional development training programme, practical tools and FREE resources.

The Autism Education Trust Work-Based CPD Programme is an online, accessible video-based learning [https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/schools-professional-development-programme] focused on developing autism awareness and good autism practice in schools- cost attached and log in required to find out more. 

A SENCOs Guide to Supporting Children with Autism [https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-09/aet-a-sencos-guide-to-supporting-learners-with-autism.pdf]. 

The National Autistic Society [https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/autism-training-and-best-practice]

The National Autistic Society provides diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences, designed to support all professionals and organisations. Cost attached and log in required to access training. Quick reads on a range of difficulties associated with Autism, and a short 3 minute video titled 'What is Autism? [https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism]'.

Advice and Guidance on Autistic Women and Girls [https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism/autistic-women-and-girls ]. 

NASEN and Whole School SEND

Whole School SEND along with NASEN have produced some very good resources for use by schools. Most come for free when you have created a log in but you can also purchase CPD at a reasonable cost. See the following links:

Autism Spectrum Teacher/ Autism for Teachers [https://autismspectrumteacher.com]

Resources and training for teachers and parents to support autistic children's learning and help them to thrive' with Autism Specialist Teacher, Steph Reed. A range of podcasts, free training, reasonably priced training and other resources including short videos.

Sensory processing and ASD

57 minute training session: Autism Research Institution [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z7YbKx2qRI]

Books for Children

ADHD Foundation

Difficulties at lunch or breaktimes

Creative Education

Amazing Things Project 

Short videos to share with children to help understand different needs:- 

Sensory audit for schools and classrooms

This sensory audit [http://sensory-processing.middletownautism.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/12/37.1-Sensory-audit-tool-for-environments.pdf] is to help staff to assess and create an environment that enables the participation of pupils with autism. It does not cover all aspects but gives ideas on the ways in which a setting might be altered if pupils experience sensory processing difficulties and find it hard or very anxiety-provoking to tolerate certain sensations or situations.

Resources for Visual Timetables: Widgit Online [https://widgitonline.com/en/home]

Autistic and OK | Ambitious about Autism

Download the Autistic and OK toolkit, empowering autistic pupils to take control of their mental health and wellbeing, understand themselves, and feel OK. Each of the four peer-led sessions on the topics of anxiety, depression, OCD, and bullying contains: 

  • session plans
  • PowerPoint presentation slides
  • worksheets: for individual and group work 
  • peer facilitators guide.

Autism for Teachers - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPT5E-1IS2OahoOQVOJOO20a40i4h9mCW] 

A series of 4 videos covering:

  • Autism and Sensory Processing(9 mins)
  • Autism and Social Communication(15 mins)
  • The Autism Spectrum: Why it is not Linear (2 mins)
  • What is Neurodiversity? (5 mins)

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind - Children and Young People's Services Events - 5 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/coventry-and-warwickshire-mind-children-and-young-peoples-services-19981499207]

Forthcoming training opportunities plus free, pre-recorded webinars. 

#ImWithSam: raising awareness of learning disabilities and autism : Mentally Healthy Schools [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/imwithsam-raising-awareness-of-learning-disabilities-and-autism/]

This lesson plan, for students aged 11 to 13, aims to give students a better understanding of learning disabilities and autism, and the impact of potential bullying and discrimination.

A quick guide to neurodiversity for educators video : Mentally Healthy Schools [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/a-quick-guide-to-neurodiversity-for-educators-video/]

This short video introduces some of the key terminology around neurodiversity, and why learning about neurodiversity is so important for educators.

Teaching for neurodiversity: guide for educators : Mentally Healthy Schools [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/teaching-for-neurodiversity-guide-for-educators/]

Guidance for educators on different forms of neurodiversity and how they may present in the classroom.

What is neurodiversity? videos for children : Mentally Healthy Schools [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/what-is-neurodiversity-videos-for-children/]

Two simple animations for children which look at different ways brains work and explain how we may all differ in our behaviours and understanding of the world. The videos are very short and simple, and could be used as part of a wider discussion about neurodiversity - for example for Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

ASC social clubs - CWWMind [https://cwwmind.org.uk/supporting-children-and-young-people/cyp-targeted-interventions/vibes/]

Vibes Youth Clubs for 7-18 year olds are provided by Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire MIND


Professionals - Community Autism Support Service CASS [https://casspartnership.org.uk/training-and-education/professionals/]

Training opportunities for professionals.

3) Sensory Processing in Autism - On Demand Parent/Carer Webinar Tickets | Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-sensory-processing-in-autism-on-demand-parentcarer-webinar-tickets-439513515757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile]

Autism and Sensory Processing - What it is, how it affects our children and some strategies to survive. Free, pre recorded webinar. 

The 3C pathway: Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

The 3C Pathway: a relational approach to supporting your child If you want a simple way to understand your child and enable them to understand themselves, try the 3C Pathway. This short video will explain how and why it works: The 3C Pathway with Act for Autism | Community Autism Support Service [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0g3-JqnQhY]

Understanding Autism Inclusion and accessibility in community spaces: 

Act4Autism Community Training - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKD4XFJmEVo] 30 minute recorded session from Act 4 Autism/ Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System

The Autistic Girls Network

The Autistic Girls Network are a small registered charity working to support, educate, and bring change. There are a range of resources on their website to help professionals. Teachers & Professionals | Autistic Girls Network [https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/professionals/]

What is Autism? Act for Autism Training Opportunity

30 minute, free recorded training session: Projects | act for autism [https://actforautism.co.uk/info/projects/]

ADHD

Whole School SEND

An introduction to ADHD- free 12 minute video [https://www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk/resources/condition-specific-video-adhd].

Open University

Introduction to ADHD (Open Uni): 3 mins free video [https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/understanding-adhd/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab] and entry to a free course covering the topic in much greater depth 'Understanding ADHD' (login needs to be created).

Nip in the Bud [https://nipinthebud.org/films-teachers-category/adhd/]

A range of free, short videos about ADHD and a selection of related factsheets (scroll to bottom of web page).

  1. Living with ADHD: Debbie's Story- 4 mins
  2. ADHD in Children: Tips for Teachers- 7 mins 
  3. ADHD in Children- 7 mins
  4. Raising a Child with ODD and ADHD- 8 mins
  5. How to recognise ADHD symptoms in Children- 2 mins

ADHD Foundation [https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/training/training-for-education/]

The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity is the largest provider of training in ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions for professionals in the UK. All courses are interactive, full of practical strategies and informed by up to date research. They offer a wide range of courses across a wide range of subject areas. These courses can be tailored to your needs as an education setting, offering the opportunity to focus on a specific area/need or a selection of topics. They also offer Neurodiversity Friendly accreditations for education settings, including the ADHD Friendly Award. 

They also offer a wide range of free resources [https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/] including quick reads, condition specific guides, podcasts, activity booklets, stories for children and videos.

Amazing Things Project

Short videos to share with children to help understand different needs:

High Speed training

ADHD Training Course | Online Course & CPD Certification (highspeedtraining.co.uk) [https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/courses/safeguarding/adhd-training/]

Inclusion Expert [https://inclusionexpert.com/]

Inclusion Expert provides targeted training, consultancy and resources to help schools achieve outstanding inclusion practice.

Rethinking the SEN labels in your class - Inclusion Expert [https://inclusionexpert.com/rethinking-the-sen-labels-in-your-class/]- great short read with practical strategies for managing a child with ADHD.

Stories That Never Stand Still [https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Stories-That-Never-Stand-Still.pdf]

Created by the ADHD Foundation and a number of different authors and illustrators, Stories that Never Stand Still is described as ‘a book celebrating what’s amazing and annoying, fun and funny, incredibly inspiring and wonderfully weird about ADHD’. The illustrated book includes: The A to Z of ADHD’, which explores some of the common traits of ADHD, a guide to help those with ADHD stay calm in difficult situations, information on how to deal with overwhelming emotions and writing from young people who have been diagnosed with ADHD. The resource is designed for use by young people aged 10 and up.

A quick guide to neurodiversity for educators video [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/a-quick-guide-to-neurodiversity-for-educators-video/]

This short video introduces some of the key terminology around neurodiversity, and why learning about neurodiversity is so important for educators.

Teaching for neurodiversity: guide for educators [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/teaching-for-neurodiversity-guide-for-educators/]

Guidance for educators on different forms of neurodiversity and how they may present in the classroom.

What is neurodiversity? videos for children [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/what-is-neurodiversity-videos-for-children/]

Two simple animations for children which look at different ways brains work and explain how we may all differ in our behaviours and understanding of the world. The videos are very short and simple, and could be used as part of a wider discussion about neurodiversity - for example for Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

Nip in The Bud podcasts

ADHD focused books for children

ADHD: Rapped Up! - Learn about ADHD with TikTok sensation, Mr G! : Gilbert, Jamie 'Mr G', Ellero, Matthew: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Speech, language and communication

Whole School SEND

Speech and language UK Talk Boost

Elklan Training [https://www.elklan.co.uk/]

Organisations who train practitioners in supporting children’s language and learning- purchased training.

Range of free resource guides- requires login [https://www.elklan.co.uk/FreeResources/].

Coventry Speech and Language Therapy Team

Home - Children's SSLT (coventrychildrensslt.co.uk) [https://www.coventrychildrensslt.co.uk/]

Speech and Language Therapists in Coventry have created some videos sharing information and ideas around their frequently used approaches. Use the link for strategies and activity ideas: Video resources - Children's SSLT (coventrychildrensslt.co.uk) [https://www.coventrychildrensslt.co.uk/resources/]

Details of Coventry Children's Speech and Language Therapy universal training sessions for 2024 can be found using this link: Training - Children's SSLT (coventrychildrensslt.co.uk) [https://www.coventrychildrensslt.co.uk/professionals/training/] These sessions are free of charge for professionals working in settings within Coventry. Schools and settings can also buy in additional speech, language and communication training from the NHS from Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust (CWP

SMIRA: Challenging Selective Mutism

A range of guidance and advice [http://www.selectivemutism.org.uk/information/information-for-professionals/].

High Speed Training

Promoting Early Years Speech & Language Development | Online Course (highspeedtraining.co.uk) [https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/courses/education/supporting-speech-language-development-in-early-years/]

Makaton

Coventry EPS/ Speech and Language Training

Join our comprehensive online training sessions on Selective Mutism, designed specifically for parents and teachers. Produced by the Coventry Educational Psychology Service and Coventry Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service, these concise sessions are packed with valuable insights and practical strategies. 

Our training covers three key areas: 

  1. Understanding Selective Mutism: Gain a thorough understanding of the condition and its impact on children. 

  2. Implementing Supportive Strategies at Home and in School: Learn effective techniques to create a supportive environment both at home and in school. 

  1. Implementing a Small Steps Intervention Programme: Discover how to use a step-by-step approach to help children gradually overcome their challenges. 

All sessions are pre-recorded and can be accessed online at your convenience. 

Module 1 - Introduction to Selective Mutism 1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkFicvw6VYw]

Selective Mutism Module 2 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBI6RBw_h7Y]- Strategies and informal approaches to supporting your child with Selective Mutism

Selective Mutism Module 3 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u32fx7lQgww]- Interventions and small steps approaches

 

Demand avoidance (PDA / EDA)

PDA Society

Creative Education

Strategies in the Classroom for PDA: 3 modules to purchase at a reasonable cost [https://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/courses/strategies-in-the-classroom-for-pda/ ].

Books for Children

4. Demand Avoidance and Autism including PDA - On Demand Webinar Tickets | Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/4-demand-avoidance-and-autism-including-pda-on-demand-webinar-tickets-518099027137?aff=ebdsoporgprofile]

Understanding demand avoidance in autistic children and sharing strategies and helpful approaches. How to cope raising a child who appears to resist demands. In this free, pre-recorded webinar session we explore PDA (pathological demand avoidance) and share strategies for getting things done whilst avoiding meltdowns and shutdowns.

CASS Sessions for school based professionals

Pre-recorded, on demand sessions; just click the link to get immediate access.: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) | CASS on-demand professional workshop Tickets | Eventbrite

 

Sensory processing difficulties

Autism Research Institution

Sensory processing and Autism [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z7YbKx2qRI] - 57 minute training session

Sensory audit for schools and classrooms

This sensory audit is to help staff to assess and create an environment that enables the participation of pupils with autism. It does not cover all aspects, but gives ideas on the ways in which a setting might be altered if pupils experience sensory processing difficulties and find it hard or very anxiety-provoking to tolerate certain sensations or situations 37.1-Sensory-audit-tool-for-environments.pdf (middletownautism.com) [https://sensory-processing.middletownautism.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/12/37.1-Sensory-audit-tool-for-environments.pdf]

NHS

STAR Institute: SPD Research Centre: (American organisation)

3) Sensory Processing in Autism - On Demand Parent/Carer Webinar Tickets | Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-sensory-processing-in-autism-on-demand-parentcarer-webinar-tickets-439513515757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile]

Autism and Sensory Processing - What it is, how it affects our children and some strategies to survive. Free, pre recorded webinar. 

Books for children

  • Jessica Kingsley Publishers

CASS Sessions for school based professionals

Pre-recorded, on demand sessions; just click link to get immediate access.​​​​: Sensory processing | CASS on-demand professional workshop Tickets | Eventbrite

Trauma Informed Practice

ACES (Home Office/ West Midlands Police)

Nip In The Bud

6 short films [https://nipinthebud.org/films-teachers-category/trauma/ ] and related factsheets:

  1. My Voice Matters- 2 mins
  2. Trauma in Children- 11 mins
  3. What is PTSD?- 3 mins
  4. What is trauma-focused CBT?- 3 mins
  5. Coping with scary and distressing memories- 3 mins
  6. Absolutely not and other scary thoughts you may have about mental health support- 3 mins

Podcasts:

  1. Trauma-informed practice and supporting young refugees with Svetlana Scheck-Robinz | Nip in the Bud [https://nipinthebud.org/podcasts/trauma-informed-practice-and-supporting-young-refugees-with-svetlana-scheck-robinz/]
  2. Creating solutions for children affected by trauma | Nip in the Bud [https://nipinthebud.org/podcasts/creating-solutions-for-children-affected-by-trauma/]
  3. The Hidden Impact of Verbal Abuse | Nip in the Bud [https://nipinthebud.org/podcasts/the-hidden-impact-of-verbal-abuse/]
  4. Trauma and ADHD: supporting children at school and home | Nip in the Bud [https://nipinthebud.org/podcasts/trauma-and-adhd-supporting-children-at-school-and-home/]

SEND Network Resources

Dyslexia

Nip In the Bud

Short film (outlined below) and related factsheets:

British Dyslexia Society

See Dyslexia Differently [https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia]- video-3 mins and a range of practical information about dyslexia

BBC Teach

5 short films [https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/teacher-support/dyslexia-make-a-difference/zj226v4] to support teachers of pupils who have dyslexia, with a particular emphasis on 7-14 year-olds. These films offer practical suggestions on how best to support pupils, with lively graphics and clear advice from children themselves: 

  1. Writing
  2. Reading
  3. Maths
  4. The classroom
  5. Pupil Perspectives

Dyslexia SPLD Trust [http://www.thedyslexia-spldtrust.org.uk/4/resources/2/schools-and-local-authorities/overview/]

A collaboration of voluntary and community organisations with funding from the Department for Education to provide reliable information to parents, teachers, schools and the wider sector. It acts as the important communication channel between government, leading dyslexia organisations, parents, schools, colleges, teachers and the sector. Website contains a range of resources.

High speed Training

Dyslexia Awareness Training | Online Course & Certification (highspeedtraining.co.uk) [https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/courses/safeguarding/dyslexia-awareness-training-course/] 

Amazing Things Project

Short videos to share with children to help understand different needs:

Scanning pens

In this sponsored webinar from Scanning Pens [https://nasen.org.uk/resources/scanning-pens-sponsored-webinar], SENCo and Head of Education for Scanning Pens, Julia Clouter, talks to Jim Bowen, about his experience of dyslexia both at school and as an adult, and the assistive technology he uses to support him. The webinar covers personal experience of dyslexia, difficulties experienced, the benefits of using a reader pen, getting the most from using a reader pen and additional resources.

Book Trust

The list includes books that are particularly dyslexia-friendly, feature characters who struggle with reading or have a high interest level and low reading age.

Dyslexia-friendly books for 6+ | BookTrust [https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/dyslexia-friendly-books-for-6/]

Dyslexia-friendly books for teens | BookTrust [https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/dyslexia-friendly-books-for-teens/]

Teaching for neurodiversity: guide for educators : Mentally Healthy Schools [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/teaching-for-neurodiversity-guide-for-educators/]

Guidance for educators on different forms of neurodiversity and how they may present in the classroom.

What is neurodiversity? videos for children : Mentally Healthy Schools [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/what-is-neurodiversity-videos-for-children/]

Two simple animations for children which look at different ways brains work and explain how we may all differ in our behaviours and understanding of the world. The videos are very short and simple, and could be used as part of a wider discussion about neurodiversity - for example for Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

Education - Learn Dyslexia - Made By Dyslexia [https://www.madebydyslexia.org/education-learn-dyslexia/]

1-hour free training session all about Dyslexia. 

Courses for educators | Helen Arkell [https://helenarkell.org.uk/courses-and-events/educators/]

A range of on-demand training for teachers and other education professionals is available at a small cost.

Dyscalculia

Whole School SEND

Condition-specific video: Dyscalculia | Whole School SEND [https://www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk/resources/condition-specific-video-dyscalculia]

British Dyslexia Association

Quick read [https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyscalculia]

National Numeracy

Dyscalculia Association

Information and recommended resources [http://www.dyscalculiaassociation.uk/resources.asp#videos]

Teaching for neurodiversity: guide for educators : Mentally Healthy Schools [https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/teaching-for-neurodiversity-guide-for-educators/]

Guidance for educators on different forms of neurodiversity and how they may present in the classroom.

Downs Syndrome

Whole School SEND

Condition specific video [https://www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk/resources/condition-specific-video-downs-syndrome]

Downs Syndrome Association [https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/]

NHS

What is Downs Syndrome [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/downs-syndrome/]? Condition specific Information and short videos where families share their experiences

Creative Education

Understanding and supporting a child with Downs Syndrome: 11 modules to purchase at a reasonable cost: https://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/courses/introduction-to-downs-syndrome/ [https://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/courses/introduction-to-downs-syndrome/] 

Amazing Things Project

Short videos to share with children to help understand different needs:

Attachment

(Also refer to Trauma section)

Mental health

Coventry SEMHL [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/social-emotional-mental-health-learning-team]

Whole school SEND

Local Children's Mental Health Support Services – Coventry City Council [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory/124/childrens-mental-health-support-services]

Nip in the Bud- videos and podcasts

Young Minds

Lots of information, resources and advice.

Coventry Rise

  • Training for professionals booklet [https://cwrise.com/for-professionals/]: outlines training opportunities: 
  • Coventry Rise Big Umbrella project : A school project: offered for free and designed with young people to promote positive mental health.

Anna Freud [https://www.annafreud.org/]

Talking Mental Health [https://www.annafreud.org/resources/schools-and-colleges/talking-mental-health-animation-and-teacher-toolkit/] is an animation and accompanying teacher toolkit designed by Anna Freud to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond.

Wellbeing measurement framework for schools | Anna Freud [https://www.annafreud.org/resources/schools-and-colleges/wellbeing-measurement-framework-for-schools/] 

The Wellbeing Measurement Framework (WMF) is a suite of measurement booklets for primary school, secondary school and college students.

Students’ responses to the questionnaires provide a snapshot of the strengths and challenges students are facing, which can be used to target support, help schools to evaluate their interventions  and send a positive message to parents and carers that the school is focused on students’ wellbeing.

The validated questionnaires (tailored to each age group) assess positive wellbeing, behavioural or emotional difficulties, the presence and strength of protective factors such as perceived support at school, home and in the community, and ability to deal with stress and manage emotions.

High Speed training

Book Trust

We've put together a selection of picture books [https://www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/s/supporting-a-healthy-mind/] that can help young children to start to understand mental health and support a healthy mind. They include titles that touch on sadness, anxiety and finding courage and reassurance, and are books which can help to supply useful strategies and support a growth mindset. 

  • Understanding Empathy

CASS Sessions for school based professionals

Pre-recorded, on demand sessions; just click below to get immediate access.

  • Anxiety – Professional Toolbox | Community Autism Support Service [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ExLrw6z-o0]
  • Masking | CASS on-demand professional workshop Tickets | Eventbrite
  • School avoidance | CASS on-demand professional workshop Tickets | Eventbrite
  • Sensory processing | CASS on-demand professional workshop Tickets | Eventbrite
  • Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) | CASS on-demand professional workshop Tickets | Eventbrite

Visual impairment

Coventry Sensory Team [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventry-send-support-service/sensory-team]

National Sensory Impairment Partnership

Whole School SEND 

RNIB

Resources Created by Teachers: Information and resources [https://www.twinkl.co.uk/teaching-wiki/support-a-child-with-visual-impairment-in-school]

Flourish Specialist Education recorded training session for schools [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0ehFV7CGrM]- video- 1 hour

Hearing impairment

Coventry Sensory Team [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventry-send-support-service/sensory-team]

Whole School SEND

National Sensory Impairment Partnership

Training pack: a suite of documents to support teaching of children with a sensory impairment [https://www.natsip.org.uk/what-is-sensory-impairment/mainstream-training-pack/3419-mainstream-training-pack?highlight=WyJ0cmFpbmluZyIsInRyYWluaW5nJyIsInBhY2siLCJ0cmFpbmluZyBwYWNrIl0=]: plus links to other relevant information/ resources.

National Deaf Children’s Society

  • Deaf-friendly communication tips | National Deaf Children's Society (ndcs.org.uk)  

Physical disabilities

Whole School SEND

Activity Alliance [https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/]

The national charity and leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity: Provides tips and training for staff.

Inclusion 2024 Inclusive PE hub (activityalliance.org.uk) [https://education.activityalliance.org.uk/] Here you will find lots of support for you as teachers or school staff to review and improve your inclusive physical education and school sport delivery. It is all made possible through the Department of Education funded, Inclusion 2024 project.

 The Full Story | National Education Union (neu.org.uk) [https://neu.org.uk/advice/classroom/teaching-resources/full-story] :The Full Story resources promote disability inclusion through reading- there's some great references to books that tackle a range of SEND so that schools can include every child and make sure they see themselves, their families and friends represented positively in their school.

Coventry and Warwickshire CYP Occupational Therapy

Sensory Advice for Schools - Children's OT [https://www.covkidsot.co.uk/resources/sensory-advice-for-schools/] provided by Coventry and Warwickshire's Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service.

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Nip In the Bud

Anna Freud

Emotionally Based School Avoidance - Layered Learning CPD Package Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emotionally-based-school-avoidance-layered-learning-cpd-package-tickets-1515352262409?aff=erelexpmlt]

The recorded CPD video introduces Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), what it can look like for individuals and explores reasons why children and young people can become persistently and severely absent from school.

CASS Sessions for school based professionals

Pre-recorded, on demand sessions; just click link to get immediate access: School avoidance | CASS on-demand professional workshop Tickets | Eventbrite

Dyspraxia

Whole School SEND

Movement Matters UK

Dyspraxia Foundation

Oppositional Defiance/Conduct Disorder

Nip in the Bud

Meeting health needs

Whole school SEND

Health Conditions in Schools Alliance: About Us [http://www.healthconditionsinschools.org.uk/]

Council for Disabled Children [https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/]

Managing Behaviour and Team Teach

Coventry Complex Communications Team

Team teach training [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventry-send-support-service/complex-communication-team/2]- information and contact details

EEF (Education Endowment Foundation)

Improving Behaviour in Schools [https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/guidance-reports/behaviour]: Guidance report and recommendations poster

When the Adults Change, Everything Changes [https://whentheadultschange.com/]

Paul Dix: relational behaviour approach in schools

Relational Based Approaches to Behaviour [https://www.yorkshiretanetwork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?id=52]: PowerPoint to download

Relational practice and improving school culture [https://www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best-practice/relational-practice-improving-behaviour-and-school-culture/ ]: short read

Team Teach

Osiris Education

  • A series of videos focused on behaviour strategies : Dr Bill Rogers 

High Speed Training

Challenging Behaviour Training | Behaviour Management Course (highspeedtraining.co.uk) [https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/courses/safeguarding/challenging-behaviour-training/]

Beacon School Support

Early Years

Coventry Early Years Team [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventry-send-support-service/send-early-years-team]

Course details and booking available on website: https://CoventryCityCouncilEarlyYears.eventbrite.com [https://coventrycitycouncilearlyyears.eventbrite.com/] 

NASEN

Anna Freud

Early Years Alliance [https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/]

Online training and networking for Early Years practitioners [https://portal.eyalliance.org.uk/Online-training-and-networking]

Whole School SEND

Positive beginnings: Supporting children with SEND at the start of their school journey [https://www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk/resources/positive-beginnings-supporting-children-send-start-their-school-journey]

Early Excellence: Inspirational Learning

National Literacy Trust

Here is a link for the results of a 2024 survey carried out by the National Literacy Trust with over 2000 parents of children aged 0-5 years old. You might be interested in the findings which are reflected in the needs you are experiencing in schools now. Parents' Support For Early Years Literacy At Home

Early years: resources and tools for early language development and parental engagement [https://literacytrust.org.uk/early-years/]

DfE training for the Early Years sector

Early years education recovery programme: supporting the sector [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-education-recovery-programme/early-years-education-recovery-programme-supporting-the-sector]

Designed to support all areas of the early years sector, the package offers training in:

Kinderly: Nurturing Great Starts

BBC

BBC also have some great Early Years resources, particularly useful to share with parents/ carers.

Nip in The Bud Resources

How children build meaning through play [https://nipinthebud.org/blog/how-children-build-meaning-through-play-a-mother-daughter-conversation-on-teaching-trauma-and-transformation/] This Nip in The Bud article explores the teaching journey of Olive Austin and her belief in play as essential to early childhood development. Through a conversation with her daughter, it highlights the importance of emotional connection, teacher presence, and child-led learning.

Support for parents and carers

Nip in the Bud [https://nipinthebud.org/]

Nip in the Bud works with mental health professionals to produce FREE short evidence-based films, fact sheets, blogs and podcasts to help parents/carers, primary school staff, teacher trainees and others working with children to recognise potential mental health conditions. The goal is to increase early intervention so the negative impact of conditions can be “nipped in the bud” to avoid them becoming more serious in later years. Films and resources cover expert Information on many conditions and mental wellbeing topics, Real Life Experience, Emotional Wellbeing and Practical Guides.

Also see Where to Get Help | Nip in the Bud | Child Mental Health Awareness Charity [https://nipinthebud.org/where-to-get-help/] for a list of charities and organisations that might be helpful for children and families. 

Nip in the Bud Podcasts

Nip In the Bud: 'Your Questions Answered' series for parents

Your Questions Answered about your children's mental health or neurodivergence - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS65xMu-topX1k9fOAhKRC7mqOISczkaW]

  • Dr. Bettina Hohnen's 5 Family Wellness Tips That Actually Work
  • Dr. Bettina Reveals 5 Ways to Fix School Drop-Off Anxiety
  • Building resilience in your child with Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • What to do if your child has an Eating disorder
  • My child won't go to therapy
  • About Nip in the Bud
  • Tips for Thriving not just surviving the holidays
  • Bullying among Siblings - Q&A with Dr Bettina Honen
  • ADHD in Girls with Q&A with Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • Supporting your child when they're left out on social media groups Q&A with Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • How to deal with sibling rivalry sensitively Q&A with Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • Helping a child who is showing symptoms of low mood & depression Q&A with Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • Parenting a child with ADHD & ODD Q&A with Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • Supporting my child who is on the Autism Spectrum starting college Q&A with Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • Kids and Social media with Q&A Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • Talking to Children about Divorce Q&A with Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • Talking  to Children about their Weight Q&A with Dr Bettina Hohnen
  • Emotionally-based School Avoidance Q&A with Dr Bettina Hohnen

Anna Freud National Centre for children and families

Advice and guidance for parents and carers [https://www.annafreud.org/resources/family-wellbeing/] to help them support a child or young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing.

Supporting SEND children [https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/support-for-parents-and-carers/support-for-send-children]

Barnardo's offers a range of services to support SEND children and their families. You can find more information about types of services they offer and find services in your local area.

Information and advice [https://www.sense.org.uk/information-and-advice/]

SENSE believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability. Their work helps people who are deafblind or who have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfil their potential.

Information for neurodivergent people and their families - Happy Healthy Lives [https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/staying-happy-and-healthy/improving-access-experience-and-outcomes/learning-disability-autism-and-neurodiversity/neurodiversity-autism/information-for-neurodivergent-people-and-their-families/]

This e-booklet created by the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System aims to bring together the different information and advice offered locally. The E-booklet was produced by professionals from different organisations, neurodivergent people and their families. It provides useful information about services and support available for those who are diagnosed or who self-identify as neurodivergent and those who care for and support them.

ASC social clubs [https://cwwmind.org.uk/supporting-children-and-young-people/cyp-targeted-interventions/vibes/]

Vibes Youth Clubs for 7-18 year olds are provided by Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire MIND.

The 3C pathway: Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

The 3C Pathway: a relational approach to supporting your child If you want a simple way to understand your child and enable them to understand themselves, try the 3 C Pathway. This short video will explain how and why it works: The 3C Pathway with Act for Autism | Community Autism Support Service [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0g3-JqnQhY]

Tourettes

Nip in the Bud 

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