Message from Chief Medical Officer 10 Sept 2020pdf154.27 KB
Early Years
Getting Ready to Learn (Parents)
Early Years Transitions
Early Years Stepping Stones Online Training for Parents
Early Years Cognition and Learning
Early Years Sensory Processing
Early Years Social, Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing
Early Years Social Communication and Autism
Early Years Language and Communication
Getting Ready to Learn resources and guidance for preschool settings
Irish Medium Preschool Resources
Useful links
DE Guidance Special Schools Restart
DE Restart Guidance (13th Aug 2020)
Supporting Learning - Pre-school Shaping the Restart
DE Education Restart Pre-School Education Guidance of Re-opening Settings
DE Childcare Recovery Support Package for Non-Statutory Preschool Sector
Eti Safeguarding: Remote & Blended Learning - Challenges & Approaches
DoH Covid-19 and Restart Guidance for the Non-Statutory Preschool Sector
Emotional and Physical Health
Positive Behaviour
Reconnect and Rise Programme
Reconnect and Rise-Parents Introductionpptx728.97 KB
Reconnect and Rise Parents theme 1 Ourselvespptx932.4 KB
Reconnect and Rise Parents theme 2 Connectednesspptx716.33 KB
Reconnect and Rise parents theme 4 Gratitudepptx2.39 MB
Going back to schoolpdf93.13 KB
Letting Go and Future planspdf101.09 KB
Lockdown reflectionpdf83.09 KB
Transition Circles of Helppdf171.89 KB
Transition This is Mepdf84.35 KB
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Information about the EWS
EWS Information Bookletpdf9.82 MB
SBNI What Just Happened?
Video resource for Children with SEN who use Makaton
Video resource that can be used to explain Coronavirus to children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities
Advice for Parents and Carers
Domestic Abuse
Women’s Aid has launched a web chat service for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Digital Safety
Commonsensemedia.org offers the latest research, tips, and tools on what really keeps kids safe. Which privacy settings should you use? What are the ins and outs of parental controls? Get tips on everything from the basics, such as smart usernames, to the big stuff, such as appropriate sharing.
Parent Support
Parenting support is needed by all families at different stages of the family cycle. Parenting NI offers a range of support for families.
Family Support Newsletter August 2020 is produced by the Children and Young people Strategic Partnership and hosts a wealth of information about support services in the community for families.
Special Education Needs
Getting Tested for Coronavirus Visual Supports
Getting Tested for Coronaviruspdf809.69 KB
Getting Tested for Coronavirus Visual Supportsdocx1000.95 KB
Transition Supports
Getting Ready to Learn Parent Tab
Stepping Stones Online Transitions Training for Parents
SEN Early Years Inclusion Service Resources to support Blended Learning Approaches
Autism - Early Years Home Learning Support Pack
Autism - Emotional Regulation,Mindfulness & calming Resource Packs
Autism - Education Restart Resource Pack
Cover Note and Contentspdf415.82 KB
Home School Reflection Bookletpdf1.18 MB
Staying Safe Social Stories & Shedulespdf1.29 MB
Education Restart Social Stories & Activitypdf869.32 KB
Ready for School Checklistpdf570.06 KB
Calendars - August and Septemberpdf285.71 KB
Autism - Moving on Up Transfer Resource pack with online training
Guidance for parents and carers supporting pupils experiencing literacy difficulties during COVID-19
Overview of accessibility features available on electronic devices that parents/carers may have at home
Transition to Post-Primary - guidance for parents/carers of a pupil with a literacy difficulty
Ideas to support a pupil with a reading difficulty at home
Ideas to support a pupil with a writing difficulty at home
Ideas to support a pupil with a spelling difficulty at home
Ideas and links to support a pupil with literacy difficulties at home using assistive technology during coronavirus
Sensory Service - Resources for parents and families of children who are deaf, hearing impaired
Sensory Service - Resources for parents and families of children who are visually impaired
Special Education Resources
ADHD Websites and Interventions
- ADHD kids.com - This website contains links and information for ADHD charities and organisations - ADHD Resources
- leannesihm.wordpress.com – Mothers blog with ADHD children
- Additudemag.com – Parent and teacher downloads and information pack
- Healthline – Selection of websites, further reading and workbooks/interventions for children with ADHD/ADD
- Verywellmind - Links to support groups, summer camps, books, podcasts & magazines. Other useful information on ADHD included.
- YoungMinds – Help with improving the emotional well-being and mental health of young people.
- Homeadvisor.com – Search ‘creating the optimal living environment for children with ADHD’. Includes tips for Design changes to bedroom and house, creating systems and routines and holding your child responsible for their space. Great tips for ADHD children.
- Understood.org – Search option for ADHD articles and resources
- 5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD - Games to improve concentration
- Further intervention programmes:
- Introduction to the Hope for Children and Family Intervention Resources - The hope for family and children intervention resources (£25 per booklet) provide comprehensive work booklets for disruptive children
- The ADHD workbook for kids: Help for kids to gain self-confidence, social skills, and self-control (Instant help book for kids and parents). This workbook offers a simple way for kids to learn critical skills in just 10 minutes a day. (£10.50 per book)
Free School Meals / Uniform Grants
Frequently Asked Questions about EDUCATION RESTART
More information for Parents and Families about Education Restart is available by clicking the link below