Here you will find all the articles, Toolkit items and Q&As relating to Sensory and/or physical.
Scroll down to see the articles, supporting Toolkit documents and Q&As in this section. You will find the most recent ones listed at the top.
Articles
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Challenging presumed competence
Jo Grace writes about people affected by the pressure to continually make cognitive improvements. She shares the experiences she’s had with individuals with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) asks us to consider human value in a broader and more holistic way.
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Supporting pupils with their language
Good communication skills can greatly enhance future life chances. In this article, Natalie Packer explains what we mean by speech, language and communication needs and how we can support pupils through whole-school and classroom approaches.
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Sensory stories: Creating with students with PMLD
Sensory stories partner narrative with a sensory experience. Jo Grace writes a case study in how to co-author with children with PMLD.
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Dyspraxia: Non-motor difficulties
Dyspraxia does not just affect the development of motor skills. In this article Sally Payne looks at the consequences of difficulties with organisation, planning, memory and attention that may also be a feature of dyspraxia.
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Dyspraxia: Spotting the signs
Rosie Eachus looks at the signs of dyspraxia and gives some ideas about how to support children who are affected.
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Inclusive sports in schools
Evidence shows that being involved in sports while at school improves long-term health and life chances, helping children to be healthy, happy and successful.
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Supporting pupils through long-term medical conditions
For parents of children with long-term medical conditions, school attendance can be a major issue.
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Wheelchair use in schools
Wheelchairs, both manual and powered, have safety and maintenance implications. Martin Hodgson explains.
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Supporting pupils with medical needs
Governing bodies have a duty to support children with medical needs but what does this mean for school practice and policy? John Viner outlines the guidance and its implications.
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Free article: Mild deafness - Significant challenges
Rachel O’Neill looks at the impact of mild deafness on children, and explains why calling something mild does not prevent it from being a real challenge to the affected student.
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Children with hearing loss: Supporting oral communication
Children with any level of hearing loss often struggle with communication skills, even if their hearing is supported with hearing aids. Rosie Eachus considers how deafness has an impact on communication skills, and what teachers can do to help.
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Supporting pupils with SEND in PE
Sport and physical education can provide those who find other subjects a challenge with a sense of release. However, PE lessons can also be a cause of anxiety for some children with SEND. Here are some ideas to help.
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Understanding sensory processing difficulties
The importance of sensory processing is increasingly recognised. Becky Lyddon explains how sensory processing difficulties affect people’s lives.
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Pupils with medical conditions: An Ofsted briefing
How will inspectors be checking on schools’ arrangements for supporting pupils with chronic and long-term medical conditions? Suzanne O’Connell looks at the inspectors’ briefing and draft guidance.
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Supporting pupils with long-term medical conditions
An amendment to the Children and Families Bill emphasises the importance of schools supporting pupils with long-term medical needs. In this article Suzanne O’Connell explores what this might entail.
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Manual handling: Risks and regulations
If your work involves manual handling of pupils or objects, then this article by Martin Hodgson outlines what you need to know to ensure everyone’s safety.
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Hoist safety in schools
If you use a hoist in your establishment, then this article by Martin Hodgson outlines what you need to know to ensure everyone's safety.
Toolkit
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Checklist - Supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs
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Form - Audit for supporting pupils with mental health issues
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Checklist Ofsted checklist for pupils with medical conditions
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Policy - Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions
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Form - Gathering information about a deaf child at primary or secondary level
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Handout - Studies into significant deafness and implications for teachers
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Handout - What teachers can do to support significantly deaf children
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Checklist - Supporting communication in children with hearing impairment
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Worked example - Physical education: Bulletin for staff
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