In this section of our website, you can find some useful resources and ideas for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs during the school closure. 'Support, Strategies and Advice' contains guidance and information, including useful information from outside agencies. 'Pupil Learning Activities' contains some ideas for learning activities from the SEN and Inclusion team in school. Finally, we will also be adding ideas and useful links to the Blog, so remember to check that.
Returning to school
Sheffield Council SEND parent support guide for pupils returing to school Back to school social story by Sheffield Children Hospital Bubbles at school social story by Sheffield Children Hospital Washing our hands by Sheffield Children Hospital
Sheffield LA
Sheffield LA have sent out the attached guide for parents to help support children at home at this time, and it contains some useful info and also other places parents can access for support.
Sheffield LA Parent Guidance
Healthy Minds - Sheffield Children's NHS
Healthy Minds is a school-based project which aims to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people.
CAMHS Resources
This site was created for young people, carers and professionals to pool together lots of helpful resources from across the internet that are available to help support your mental health and well-being.
Government Guidance
Advice for parents and carers looking after children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Help children with SEND continue their education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Coronavirus resources for children and families
Sleep Routines Advice
The Childrens Sleep Charity - bed time
The Childrens Sleep Charity - routine
The Childrens Sleep Charity - sleep and diet
The Autism Team
The Autism Education Team runs a support line for families and services during term time, where advice can be requested. Parents can ask for support by emailing autism.educationteam@
National Autistic Society
Many of you are probably anxious about coronavirus (COVID-19). With this in mind, we wanted to offer some practical advice.
National Autistic Society practical advice
Talking to your child about Coronavirus
Below are some resources that we have pulled together from different souces to help you talk through with your families what is happening in lockdown and what the Coronavirus is.
Activity leaflet to explain the Coronavirus to help reduce worry
A Few Thoughts on Corona Virus Siobhan Timmins
How to stop Coronavirus spreading social story
Learning About the Corona Virus social article - for older children