Effective Practice Hub
The Effective Practice Hub holds a wealth of useful resources to help support children and young people with physical disability.
Free to access, resources available include information and advice leaflets, case studies, risk assessment examples and ‘top tips’.
All resources have been written and shared by professionals from across the physical disability sector and then quality assured by the pdnet Editorial Board.
Please note although all resources included within the Effective Practice Hub have been quality assured, pdnet can accept no responsibility for any actions taken or not taken solely by reference to their contents. Please remember that every child and young person with physical disability is unique and that you should seek advice from the appropriate professionals before implementing any changes.
Checklist for Setting Access Visit
Early Years
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A checklist for Early Year’s settings to support and enable inclusion and independence for children aged 0-4.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1 and 2.4
8 Scissor Skills
Early Years, School
Training
Description
Ideas for developing cutting skills including pre-cutting exercises, activities that require no additional equipment and examples of cutting shapes.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 3.1 and the Schools pdnet Standards 4.1 and 4.2
Author
Leicestershire County Council
9 Play Clay and Dough
Early Years
Training
Description
Activities to improve skills with play dough to help support development across the foundation stage. This includes recipes for play dough and play clay.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 3.1
Author
Leicestershire County Council
Top Tips Early ICT Skills
Early Years
Top Tips, Training
Description
Top Tips to support pupils in the Early Years ICT Skills. This includes keyboard and touch typing skills and troubleshooting tips.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 4.6
Top Tips Early Skills
Early Years
Top Tips, Training
Description
Top Tips on technology to support and develop pupils in the Early Years ICT Skills.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 4.6
Top Tips Risk Assessment
Early Years, School
Top Tips, Training
Description
Information to consider when completing Risk Assessments including links to relevant websites and professionals to contact.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 4.4 and Schools pdnet Standard 4.1
Duchenne Training Slides
Early Years
Conditions, Training
Description
Training slides on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) providing, key issues to consider, strategies to enable access to the school day and curriculum and further information.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4, 2.6, 3.4
Author
Solihill Metropolitan Borough Council
Ideas for Finger Gym Boxes
Early Years, School
Training
Description
How to create a finger gym and ideas on items to include. A finger gym can support the development of fine motor skills and can be used to promote social skills if shared with a peer.
This resource links to the Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 4.1
Author
Essex County Council
Disability Rights Fire Safety Advice for Learners with PD
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Fire safety risk assessment supplementary guide that provides additional information on accessibility and means of escape for disabled people.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.1 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 1.1
Author
Department for Communities and Local Government Publications
Pdnet Medical Needs
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training, Well-Being
Description
Information regarding the Department for Education guidance to supporting pupils at School with Medical Conditions.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.1 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 1.1
Author
Jane Carter
Individual Environmental Access Audit
Early Years, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A risk assessment that suggests the reasonable adjustments schools should consider to enable a child access to the school and its curriculum.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.5, 3.1, 3.7, 4.5 and Schools pdnet Standards 1.5, 3.1, 3.6, 4.4
Author
Solihill Metropolitan Borough Council
The Role of the Teacher working with Pupils with PD
School
Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Tops tips for Teachers working with pupils with physical disabilities.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.4
Pdnet Top Tips Early Skills
Early Years, School
Top Tips, Training
Description
Top Tips on technology to support and develop pupils in the Early Years ICT Skills.
This resource links the Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards
Top Tips for LSA Supporting Pupils with PD
School
Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Tops tips for Learning Support Assistants supporting pupils with physical disabilities.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.4
Durham Pupil Risk Assessment Form Example
School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A pupil risk assessment form including the assessment of tasks and the pupils ability and levels of independence.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.4
Author
Durham County Council
Checklist for School Access Visit
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A checklist for School settings to support and enable inclusion and independence for children
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.1 and 2.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 2.1
Pupil Profile and Advice Template
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
A Pupil Profile and Advice form to support Physical Disability teams level of intervention.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.1 and 3.6 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.6
Author
Solihill Metropolitan Borough Council
WCC SEND Toileting Guidance
Early Years, School
Guidance, Training
Description
Guidance on special toileting needs in schools and early years’ settings.
This resource links to Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Secondary PE Leaflet Advice
School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
Supporting Secondary Pupils with Physical Disabilities in P.E
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.1 and 3.1
Author
Solihill Metropolitan Borough Council
The Educational Implications of Epilepsy
Early Years, School
Conditions, Guidance
Description
A resource intended to support staff in improving educational outcomes for students who have epilepsy.
This resource links to the Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.3, 4.5
Author
Hampshire County Council
Swimming Checklist
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A checklist to support pupils with a physical disability during their swimming lessons.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.4, 3.1 and 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
Author
Karen Gillman, Birmingham PDSS
Warwickshire Access Pro forma
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
An access pro forma to support pupils with a physical disability at school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 2.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
A Manual Wheelchair in School
Post 16, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Information and advice for schools and settings on manual wheelchairs.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.2
Author
Gloustershire County Council
A Splint in my Shoe
Post 16, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
Information and advice for schools and settings on splints.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.2
Author
Gloustershire County Council
A Standing Frame in my Classroom
School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
Information and advice for schools and settings on standing frames in school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.1
Author
Gloustershire County Council
Have you thought about adapted PE
Post 16, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Adapted and modified physical education ideas across a range of sports for including children and young people with physical disabilities.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.4, 3.5
Author
Hampshire County Council
A Powered Wheelchair in School
Post 16, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
Information and advice for schools and settings on powered wheelchairs in school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.2
Author
Gloustershire County Council
Doing Fine
Post 16, School
Guidance, Training, Well-Being
Description
Practical ideas to support fine motor development.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.2
Author
Maggie Kelly, Victoria PDSS
Getting Around School with a Walking Aid
Post 16, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Information and advice for schools and settings on walking aids in school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.2
Author
Gloustershire County Council
PE; Including children and young people with physical disabilities
Post 16, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Information and advice for including children and young people with physical disabilities in PE.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.4, 3.5
Author
Hampshire County Council
Risk Assessment for Home Working
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A risk assessment form for staff to complete when working from a pupils home.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.1 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.1
Supporting Achievement for Pupils with PD in PE
Post 16, School
Guidance, Training
Description
Information and advice on supporting achievement for pupils with a physical disability in P.E
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.2
Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions
School
Training, Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Templates to aid schools supporting pupils with medical conditions. Templates include an individual healthcare plan, a record of medicine administered and a model letter inviting parents to contribute to individual healthcare plan development.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2
Author
Department for Education
Planning School Trips
Post 16, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Information and checklists for planning school trips in the UK and abroad.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 1.5, 3.4, 3.5, 4.4
Author
Hampshire County Council
Top Tips for Crossing the Midline
School
Top Tips
Description
Top Tips and exercises to develop crossing the midline skills.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2
Top Tips for Left-Handers with PD
School
Top Tips
Description
Top Tips to support the development of left-handers.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2
Using Specialist Seating in Schools or Settings
School
Guidance, Training
Description
Daily and weekly guidance on using specialist seating in schools or settings.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Top Tips Seating and Posture
Post 16, School
Top Tips
Description
Top Tips and advice on good seating and posture that aids stability and concentration.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.1 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.1
Swimming Symbols
School
Training
Description
Widget symbols linked to swimming.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard
Author
Widgit software
6 Finger Gym and Suppliers
School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training, Well-Being
Description
Ideas of activities to help promote fine motor skills.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2
Author
Leicestershire County Council
Spina Bifida
Post 16, School
Conditions, Guidance
Description
Information and advice for schools on understanding and responding to pupils the Spina bifida.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.4, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
7 Two Handed Tasks
School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training, Well-Being
Description
Ideas of activities to encourage children to use both hands and promote bilateral integration.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2
Author
Leicestershire County Council.
PNI Transition planning
Post 16, School
Conditions, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training, Well-Being
Description
A case study on early planning for transition of a pupil with a physical and neurological impairment.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.1, 2.4, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 2.1, 3.6
Author
Essex County Council
10 Point Checklist to Help Decide if a Child or Young Person Needs a Handling Plan
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A checklist to help decide if a child or young person needs a manual handling plan.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
10 Writing Rap
School
Training
Description
A Rap to help children sit correctly when writing.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.2
Author
Ann Markee and Andrea Bennington
PNI Guidance on Sleeping in School
Post 16, School
Conditions, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training
Description
Guidance on pupils with a physical and neurological impairment sleeping in school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.2, 3.1, 3.5, 4.2, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.5, 4.4
Author
Essex County Council
Construction Toys
School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Information and advice for schools and settings using construction toys.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.2
Author
Gloustershire County Council
PNI Good practice guidance for intimate care
Post 16, School
Conditions, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training
Description
Good practice guidance for intimate care of pupils with a physical and neurological impairment.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2, 2.1, 2.4, 4.3, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2, 4.4
Author
Essex County Council
Developing Writing Skills for Pupils with Motor Co-ordination Difficulties
School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Information and advice for schools on developing writing skills for pupils with motor co-ordination difficulties.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.2
Author
Gloustershire County Council
Planning a school residential trip
School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Questions and actions required when planning a school residential trip for a child/student with additional needs.
This resource links to most of the Schools pdnet Standards
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Fine Motor Skills Activities
School
Guidance, Training
Description
Activities to support the development of fine motor and handwriting skills.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2
Author
Worcestershire County Council Children’s Services
Physical Management Planning
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training, Well-Being
Description
Training slides to support physical management planning for pupils with physical difficulties in a mainstream setting.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.3 and 3.1 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.3, 3.1
Author
Victoria P.D.S.S
Finger Gym*
School
Training
Description
Exercises to warm up the fingers before starting fine motor activities.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2
*Linked to Handbook Curriculum
Author
Andrea Bennington
PD Template for Management Plan
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A management plan template for pupils with PD.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 3.3, 3.5 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 3.3
Author
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Neuromuscular Conditions
Post 16, School
Conditions, Guidance, Training
Description
Information and advice for schools on understanding and responding to pupils the Neuromuscular conditions.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.4, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Motor Skills Advice for Secondary Schools
Post 16, School
Guidance, Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Motor skills advice for secondary schools including, tips for good posture, practical ideas for the secondary curriculum and accessibility of the curriculum through ICT.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 2.5, 3.1, 4.5 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.5
Author
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Handbook Curriculum
School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training, Well-Being
Description
A handbook that details strategies and activities to help improve skills in each subject of the school curriculum.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2
Author
Andrea Bennington
Motor Skills Advice for Primary Schools
School
Guidance, Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Motor skills advice for primary schools including, fine motor activities, tips for good posture and accessibility of the curriculum through ICT.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 2.2, 2.5, 3.1, 4.5
Author
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Self Esteem*
School
Training, Well-Being
Description
Links to the Handbook Curriculum, strategies and activities to help improve self-esteem.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2
*Linked to Handbook Curriculum
Author
Andrea Bennington
Managing Intimate and Personal Care in Schools and Post 16 Settings
Post 16, School
Guidance, Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Non-statutory guidance for managing intimate and personal care to children and young people with additional support needs in schools and settings.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 3.5, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2, 3.5, 4.4
Author
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Mainstream Physical Education for the Student who uses a Wheelchair
Post 16, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training
Description
Considerations for staff when teaching a student who uses a wheelchair.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 3.1, 4.4
Author
Regency High School Specialist Sport College
Pupil Pushing a Wheelchair
Post 16, School
Training
Description
A procedure for a pupil pushing a young person in a wheelchair.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Individual Environmental Access Audit
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Reasonable adjustment suggestions for schools and settings when completing an environmental access audit.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.5, 3.1, 3.6, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 1.5, 2.3, 3.6, 4.4
Author
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Risk Assessment – Crutches
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A risk assessment for the use of a mobility aid (crutches) around school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Including Children and Young People with Medical Needs
Post 16, School
Guidance, Training
Description
Information on including children with medical needs in school linked to the statutory guidance ‘Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school’
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.1, 3.3, 3.4
Author
Jane Carter
Risk Assessment – Manual Wheelchair
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A risk assessment for the use of a manual wheelchair around school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Ideas for Finger Gym boxes
School
Guidance, Training
Description
How to create a finger gym and ideas on items to include. A finger gym can support the development of fine motor skills and can be used to promote social skills if shared with a peer.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 4.1
Author
Essex County Council
Risk Assessment – Wheelchair use
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A risk assessment for the use of a powered wheelchair around school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Equality and Human Rights Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Pupils Guidance
Post 16, School
Curriculum, Guidance, Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Guidance to help school leaders and education authorities understand and comply with the reasonable adjustments duty for disabled pupils.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 3.1 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.1, 3.1
Author
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Cerebral Palsy Power Point training slides
Post 16, School
Conditions, Training
Description
Training slides on Cerebral Palsy providing, techniques and strategies to include and support children with Cerebral Palsy in the school day.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 3.4
Author
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Top Tips Risk Assessments
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Information to consider when completing Risk Assessments including links to relevant websites and professionals to contact.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
Assessing the risk
Post 16, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
Information on assessing risks within schools including risk rating guidance and a risk assessment matrix.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2, 1.5, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2, 1.5, 4.4
Top Tips Support CYP with PD to Organise
School
Top Tips
Description
Top Tips to support children and young people with a physical disability to develop organisational skills.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.3
Advice for Education Settings
Post 16, School
Guidance, Training
Description
Advice for education settings for including pupils with physical disabilities in sports day and athletics.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2, 2.1
Author
Essex County Council
Warwickshire Pupil Handling Risk Assessment Template
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A risk assessment template for pupil handling including guidelines.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Wheelchair Awareness
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Training
Description
Information and advice on pushing a pupil in a wheelchair around school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.4
WM classroom guide
School
Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
A classroom guide to understanding working memory and how to support children with learning difficulties who may experience poor working memory skills.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard
Author
Working Memory and Learning
Supported Internship Guidance
Post 16
Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Guidance for supporting internships within further education colleges, sixth forms in academies, maintained and non-maintained schools independent specialist providers, other providers of study programmes and local authorities.
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standard
Author
Department for Education
16 to 19 Study Programmes Guidance
Post 16
Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Planning and delivery of 16 to 19 study programmes
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standard
Author
Department for Education
Inclusion of Swimmers with a Disability
School
Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
A publication containing information on teaching swimmers with a disability
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard
Author
The asa
SEND Reform Guide
Post 16
Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Organisational effectiveness guide and self-assessment tool to help providers and local authorities to assess their current effectiveness in relation to implementing the Children and Families Act and to drive improvements in provision.
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standard
Author
Department for Education
Supporting Children and Young People to Stay Safe Online
Post 16, School
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
This resource is written for schools to pass information to parents when there are concerns about CYP using the internet. It is informed by information from Gloucestershire Police Service.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.4, 3.5, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.4, 3.5, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
pdnet Case Studies, Special School
School
Case Studies, Conditions
Description
A case study in Special Schools for children and young people with Global Development Delay, Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Alternating Hemiplegia.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
pdnet Case Studies, School
School
Case Studies, Conditions
Description
A case study in Schools for children and young people with Achondroplasia, Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy-Spastic Quadriplegia.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Audit Tool for Transition Planning
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A resource to support initial setting audit of provision in preparation for a CYP with PD. If printed landscape on A3 paper the tool can be folded to make a booklet.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.6, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2, 2.1, 3.1
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Top Tips Keyboard Recognition Skills
Early Years, Post 16, School
Top Tips
Description
Top Tips and exercises to support keyboard recognition.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 4.6, Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.5 and Schools pdnet Standard 4.5
Benny’s Shunt Malfunction poster
Early Years, School
Conditions, Guidance
Description
Advice on hydrocephalus. Symptoms and signs for shunt/etv malfunction.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 2.3, 2.6 and Schools pdnet Standard 2.1, 2.4
Author
Shine
Friend Benny Membership Form
Early Years, School
Well-Being
Description
Friends of Benny Bear Club Membership form.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 2.6 and Schools pdnet Standard 2.4
Author
Shine
Guidance and Activity booklet
Post 16
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
Pathway to independence Family Edition. Guidance and Activity booklet for both parents/carers and young people to encourage and support independence when travelling.
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standard 1.4, 3.6, 4.3, 3.5, 4.1
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Assessment Strategies for Children and Young People with Hydrocephalus
Post 16, School
Conditions, Guidance
Description
Assessment strategies including supporting links for children and young people with hydrocephalus.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 2.1 2.5 3.1 3.2 4.2 and Post 16 pdnet Standards 2.1 2.2 2.5 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 4.5
www.shinecharity.org.uk
Author
Shine
Hydrocephalus – Quick Teaching Tips
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions, Top Tips
Description
Tips for Teachers working with children and young people with hydrocephalus including classroom management tips, the learning environment and creating a multi-sensory environment.
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.13.5 4.3
www.shinecharity.org.uk
Author
Shine
Hydrocephalus – Medical Alerts
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions, Guidance
Description
Hydrocephalus – medical alerts for professionals
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.11.4 1.6 2.1 3.5 3.1 3.4 4.4, pdnet Schools Standards 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.4 3.5 4.4 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.11.4 3.1 3.2 3.5 4.3 4.5
www.shinecharity.org.uk
Author
Shine
Ipad Apps for Complex Communication Support Needs
Early Years, Post 16, School
Guidance, Top Tips
Description
iPad Apps for complex communication support needs: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.5 4.6 pdnet Schools Standards 1.5 2.4 2.5 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.6 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.5 2.4 2.3 3.3 4.1 4.3 4.4 4.6
Author
Call Scotland
Disability Books
Post 16, School
Guidance
Description
List of useful books for Disability awareness
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2 2.1 3.5 4.1 and pdnet Schools Standards 1.2 2.1 3.5 4.1
Author
Nicky Rollinson, Essex County Council
Shine FAQs Physical Disability and Educational Settings
Early Years, Post 16, School
Guidance
Description
Answers to frequently asked questions about supporting children and young people with physical disabilities in mainstream settings.
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 2.3 2.4 3.5 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.1 2.3 2.4 3.5 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.4 2.5 3.5 4.4
www.shinecharity.org.uk
Author
Shine
Shine Inclusive PE, Games and Sports Days in Mainstream Schools
Post 16, School
Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Information and advice for inclusive Sports for children with physical needs in mainstream schools.
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2 2.3 pdnet Schools Standards 1.2 2.3
www.shinecharity.org.uk
Author
Shine
SEN and Hydrocephalus at a glance
Post 16, School
Conditions, Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Information and advice for SEN and Hydrocephalus.
(enlarged document)
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 2.2 2.3 3.5 4.4 pdnet Schools Standards 1.2 1.4 2.3 3.5 4.4
www.shinecharity.org.uk
Author
Shine
SEN and Hydrocephalus at a glance
Post 16, School
Conditions, Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Information and advice for SEN and Hydrocephalus.
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 2.2 2.3 3.5 4.4 pdnet Schools Standards 1.2 1.4 2.3 3.5 4.4
www.shinecharity.org.uk
Author
Shine
Hydrocephalus – SEN Support Planning
Post 16, School
Conditions, Guidance, Top Tips
Description
SEND support planning, teaching and learning strategies in Schools
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 2.1 2.2 3.5 4.1 4.4 pdnet Schools Standards 1.4 2.1 3.5 4.1 4.4
www.shinecharity.org.uk
Author
Shine
Arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic)
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic)
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Congenital Muscular Dystrophies
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Congenital Muscular Dystrophies
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Cerebral Palsy
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Cerebral Palsy
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Dyspraxia (Development Coordination Disorder)
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Dyspraxia (Development Coordination Disorder)
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Hydrocephalus
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Hydrocephalus
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Lower Limb Abnormalities
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Lower Limb Abnormalities
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Muscular Dystrophy
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Muscular Dystrophy
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones)
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones)
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Perthes Disease
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Perthes Disease
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Restricted Growth
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Restricted Growth
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Spina Bifida
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Spina Bifida
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Upper Limb Abnormalities
Early Years, Post 16, School
Conditions
Description
Information about Upper Limb Abnormalities
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.1 4.2, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.2 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Jumping
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Jumping
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Balance
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Balance
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Ball Skills Catching and Throwing
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Ball Skills Catching and Throwing
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Coordination and Sequencing Skills
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Coordination and Sequencing Skills
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Core Stability
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Core Stability
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Hopping
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Hopping
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Running
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Running
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Skipping
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Gross Motor Skills Activities to Promote Skipping
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Checklist
Early Years
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
Checklist to support Gross Motor Skills
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills
Early Years
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
Information to support Gross Motor Skills
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Gross Motor Skills Activities for Obstacle Course
Early Years
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
Gross Motor Skills Activities for Obstacle Course
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.3
Author
Andrea Bennington
Rhymes to support Body Awareness
Early Years
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
A selection of rhymes to support Body Awareness
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 3.1 and Schools pdnet Standards 3.1 1.2 2.1 3.2
Author
Andrea Bennington
Apps for Study
Post 16
Guidance
Description
Information about Apps for revision, organisation, notetaking and concentration
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.5 3.1 3.3 4.5 4.6
Author
Laura Stephens, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Exam Technique and Revision
Post 16
Guidance
Description
Powerpoint based on a 4 week session for exam technique and revision
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.3 2.5 3.1 4.1
Author
Laura Stephens, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Staying calm before and during exams
Post 16
Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Tips and a checklist for staying calm before and during exams
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.3 3.1 4.1 4.2 4.3
Author
Laura Stephens, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Who’s Who Contact Sheet
Early Years, Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Form to store important contacts for children and young people
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.2 2.4 3.3 3.4 3.6 4.4, pdnet Schools Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.4 2.2 3.3 3.4 3.6 4.4 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.4 2.2 3.3 3.4 3.6 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
All about me
Early Years, School
Other
Description
Form for children to complete sharing the things they like and how others can support them
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.5 3.5 3.6 4.4 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.6 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Talking with parents
Early Years
Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Guidance and tips on how to talk to parents to enable good practice
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.2 2.3 3.3 3.6
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Guidance for Transition from Nursery to School
Early Years, School
Guidance
Description
Information and advice on children’s transition from Nursery to School
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.4 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.6 4.2 4.4 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.4 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.6 4.2 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Cerebral Palsy – awareness raising training
Early Years, School
Training
Description
Training slides on awareness raising training for Cerebral Palsy
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.4 3.1 3.5 4.3 4.4 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.4 3.1 3.5 4.4 4.3
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Pre Risk Assessment Checklist
Early Years
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Pre-Risk Assessment Checklist for settings
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.4 2.5 3.1 3.5 3.6 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
The Equality Act 2010 in Settings
Early Years
Guidance, Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government
Description
Overview of The Equality Act 2010 in Settings, replaces the DDA
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.1 1.2 1.5 3.1 3.5 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Checklist for Child Starting Preschool setting
Early Years
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
A checklist to support children as they start pre school
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.4 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.6 4.2 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Definition of Terms
Early Years, Post 16, School
Guidance
Description
A selection of definitions of terms for parents and professionals
This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standards 1.2 2.1 2.4 3.5 4.4, Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 2.1 2.4 3.5 4.4 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 2.1 2.4 3.5 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Passport for Reception entry – All About Me
Early Years, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
A booket for children to share information about themselves e.g. the things they enjoy and the ways in which they communicate.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.5 3.5 3.6 4.4 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.6 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Successful Transition
Early Years, School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Well-Being
Description
An overview of what makes a successful transition from nursery to school
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.5 3.5 3.6 4.4 and Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.5 3.6 4.2 4.4
Author
Warwickshire County Council
Continence Confidence
School
Conditions, Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Animation and recommended books to help children with spina bifida to understand what is going on in their bodies.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.5 4.3 4.4
www.shinecharity.org.uk
Author
Shine
Top Tips Toys for Early Years Children with SEND
Early Years
Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Top Tips for choosing toys for early years children with SEND
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 2.1 3.1
Toys for Early Years Children with SEND – Safety
Early Years
Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Top Tips for keeping early years children with SEND safe when playing with toys
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 2.1 3.1
Early Years – Fiction books
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Information on useful books for early years children with SEND
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 2.1 3.5 4.1
Foundation and KS1 Fiction Books
School
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Information on useful books for children with SEND
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 2.1 3.5 4.1
Early Years – Reference books
Early Years
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Recommended useful books for early years children with SEND
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 2.1 3.5 4.1
Personal, Social, Emotional Development and Wellbeing
Early Years, School
Guidance, Top Tips, Well-Being
Description
Advice, top tips and recommended books to support the personal, social, emotional development and wellbeing of early years children with SEND
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 2.1 3.1 3.5 4.3 4.4 and Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 1.4 2.1 3.1 3.5 4.3 4.4
Self-Help Skills
Early Years, School
Guidance, Top Tips, Well-Being
Description
Advice and top tips on how to support early years children with SEND to become independent
This resource links to the Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4
Dressing Skills
Early Years, School
Guidance, Top Tips
Description
Strategies and ideas to help improve and support dressing skills for children and young people with SEND
This resource links to the Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.4 3.1 4.3
Dressing Skills CTS
Early Years, School
Guidance
Description
Information and advice on how to help children with coordination difficulties to develop dressing skills
This resource links to the Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.4 3.1 4.3
Author
Clare Pearce, CTS
Getting Seating Right!
Early Years, School
Guidance
Description
A rough guide to helping children with their posture and positioning when seated.
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 2.1 3.1 3.2 4.3 and Schools pdnet Standards 1.4 2.4 3.1 3.5 4.2
Gross Motor Skills – Posture
Early Years, School
Conditions, Guidance
Description
Information and advice for supporting posture for children with gross motor skills
This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4 2.1 3.1 3.2 4.3 and Schools pdnet Standards 1.4 2.4 3.1 3.5 4.2
Rulers
School
Guidance
Description
Strategies and ideas to help children with SEND improve their ruler skills
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 3.1 4.2
Transport for School Trips
School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Guidance on transport for school trips and journeys, including transport, for students with mobility needs.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.4 3.1 3.5 4.2 4.3 4.4
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Top Tips for trips
School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Top Tips
Description
Top tips for planning your trips and other activities out of the classroom to include Children and Young People with physical disabilities
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.4 3.1 3.5 4.2 4.3 4.4
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Cerebral Palsy
School
Conditions, Guidance
Description
Understanding and responding to pupils with Cerebral Palsy.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Short Stature
School
Conditions, Guidance
Description
Understanding and responding to pupils with Short Stature.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Managing Continence in School
School
Guidance, Well-Being
Description
Information and advice for managing continence in school.
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.5
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Audit for settings
School
Guidance, Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling
Description
Audit for settings to support children and young people with physical disabilities
This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.5
Author
Gloucestershire County Council
Case Study – Art Painting
School
Case Studies, Conditions
Description
Accessible painting activities for students with a variety of physical disabilities.
Author
Mira Cooke
Case Study – Art Portraiture
School
Case Studies, Conditions
Description
Art – Portraiture projects for students with a variety of PD.
Author
Mira Cooke
Transition Case Study
Early Years, School
Case Studies, Well-Being
Description
Transition from nursery to year R.
Author
Mira Cooke
Transition – Y9 Mid-Term Case Study
School
Case Studies, Conditions, Well-Being
Description
Mid-term transition into year 9 for a child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Author
Mira Cooke
My Views Pupil feedback form – school age
School
Other
Description
Feedback form to support use of pdnet Standards for Schools.
Author
pdnet
Parent feedback form – school age
School
Other
Description
Feedback form to support use of pdnet Standards for Schools
Author
pdnet
Inclusion in Physical Education and School Sports
Post 16, School
Health & Safety e.g. risk, manual handling, Useful Links e.g. LA, charities, government, Well-Being