SEND support at Home
Children and Family Health - SEND support
BisNet - local support group offering training workshops
Everybody Worries - book to help talk about worries you child has about coronavirus
How not to go to school - a book to help children understand lockdown
Neurodiversity
Devon Neurodiversity Support
https://myhealth-devon.nhs.uk/children-and-young-people/neurodiversity
Information, assessments, and support pathways for children with neurodiverse needs.
Neuronavigators (CFHD)
livewell.devonndnavigators@nhs.net
Email/phone/face-to-face support, signposting, advice, attending TAFs.
Sleep
Cerebra Sleep Support
https://cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/sleep-advice-service/
Specialist advice line for children with additional needs and sleep difficulties.
NHS Healthy Sleep Tips
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/healthy-sleep-tips-for-children/
Practical advice for healthy child sleep routines.
Devon Children & Families Partnership
https://www.dcfp.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/sleep/
Local advice and resources on sleep.
Sleep Scotland
National charity offering sleep support resources.
Raising Children Network
https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/sleep/better-sleep/sleep-better-tips
International resource on child sleep tips.
Autism
Autism and Us (Devon)
https://www.devon.gov.uk/education-and-families/send-local-offer/about-send-and-the-local-offer/what-is-send/com munication-and-interaction/autism-and-us/
educationlearnersupport@devon.gov.uk
Parent workshops on understanding and supporting children on the autism pathway.
National Autistic Society (NAS)
Resources, helpline, videos, guides for families, siblings, and strategies including PDA.
Autism Education Trust (AET)
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk
Guidance for choosing schools, supporting children with ASD, and working with families.
Autism Alliance
http://www.autism-alliance.org.uk
Partnership of UK charities offering resources and family support.
South West Autism Support Services
https://www.southwestautismsupport.com/
Bespoke family and school support across Devon.
BIS-Net (via CEDA)
https://www.cedaonline.org.uk/bis-net/training-and-workshops
Parent training, family therapy, community support.
Amazing Things Happen (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwRrVw-CRo
Short animation explaining autism.
Why Autism is a Difference (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We2fJz866NU
Short clip explaining autism as a difference.
NHS Ask Listen Do
https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/about/ask-listen-do/
Resources for autistic people and families, top tips, films.
Speech & Language
Child & Family Health Devon
https://childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/resources/?_topic=speech-language-and-communication
Local signposting, practical advice.
Child & Family Health Drop in session (under 3s):
https://childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/our-pathways/speech-language-and-communication/speech-and-language-therapy-service-drop-in-sessions/
Speech & Language UK
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/
Speech & Language link
Activities and resources to try at home- look at ‘involve parents’ tab under infant language/ junior language.: https://speechandlanguage.support/infant/parents
Parent portal with speech and language- support first home actions: https://speechandlanguage.link/parent-portal/
Mental Health (Children & Young People)
Lumi Nova App (7–12 yrs)
https://childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/blog/lumi-nova-tales-of-courage/
Game-based app supporting children with fears and worries.
Kooth
Free, anonymous mental health support for young people.
Young Minds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Support for young people and parents; advice, helpline, resources.
Childline Calm Zone
https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
Mindfulness, breathing, and mental health tools for children.
Mind (11–18 yrs)
https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/
Mental health information, self-care resources.
MindEd
Free online learning resources for parents, carers, and young people.
Youth Arts & Health Trust
https://www.youthartsandhealth.org/make-a-referral
Arts-based therapy (some online).
Starting Point (Budleigh, Woodbury, Exmouth)
https://headsupmha.com/starting-point/
Local early help mental health support.
Parent Mental Health & Parenting Support
Parental Minds
Peer-led support for parents experiencing mental health challenges.
Parent Talk (Action for Children)
https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk
Free, confidential 1:1 coaching support.
Solihull Approach
https://inourplace.heiapply.com/online-learning/courses
Free online parenting courses (password: Tamar)
Normal Magic
https://www.normalmagic.co.uk/workshops/
Paid workshops on mental health, sensory strategies, neurodiversity.
Family hubs
A community based service offering a range of parental support services.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia UK (BDA)
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
Resources, assessment info, helplines for parents of children with dyslexia
Activites & Websites
Below are some ideas of activities and websites that may help to support your child's additional needs during this time. The ideas below are intended to supplement the work being set by class teachers and relate to the 4 areas of need: Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health and Physical and Sensory.
Physical and Sensory
Typing Skills - bigbrownbear.co.uk
Handwriting Skills - play.google.com.lescapadou.tracingfree
Handwriting - Letter formation workbook
mark-making-activity-ideas.docx
Sensory - 40 simple sensory break ideas for kids.pdf
Fine Motor Skills
gross-motor-activity-cards.pdf
design-a-pizza-cutting-activity.pdf
pets-themed-cutting-skills-activity.pdf
snake-cutting-skills-activity.pdf
more-fine-motor-activities.docx
Communication and Interaction
Listen and Do games (more can be found on Twinkl.co.uk)
listen-and-do-1-three-word-level.pdf
listen-and-do-2-two-word-level.pdf
listen-and-do-3-four-word-level.pdf
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
- Play any game that involves turn taking or sharing.
- Make up a story - take it in turns to say one sentence each
Calm Zone - Activities to help children who are feeling anxious, scared or sad
https://www.headspace.com/meditation/kids
Cognition and Learning
Helping your child with speech sounds at home.docx
Phonics - Daily Phonics Lesson
Phonics - Hairy Phonics and Letters app
Memory - auditory games activities to develop
