Special+Educational+Needs

Special Educational Needs
​ ​ = __[] __ = SEN code of practice​ : "The Code sets out guidance on policies and procedures aimed at enabling pupils with special educational needs to reach their full potential, to be included fully in their school communities and make a successful transition to adulthood. For the vast majority of children with SEN a mainstream setting will meet all their special educational needs. Some children will require additional help from SEN services or other agencies external to the school." ([])

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SMART Phonics~Invisible Vowels Letters and Sounds Phase 3 Phonics medial vowels phonics practice This resource has been designed to support children who are having difficulty hearing sounds in words.

Instructions for use: The adult can ask the child "Can you find the missing vowel sound?" or "What (vowel) sound is missing from the middle of this word?" Child looks at the picture next to the word to know what the word is. Adult can help if unsure., e.g, 'cut', not 'scissors' Child says the word and tries to hear the medial vowel sound. When the child has guessed the sound, click on the word and drag to the yellow side to reveal the missing letter.



Link for ideas for how parents can help their children with SEN []

Links for teacher resources []

An explanation of differnt types of SEN with links to other useful sites []

Resources for a range of audiences~Teachers, parents, children etc

[] A free resource including games and print-outs, etc to support the teaching/learning of phonics, classified by 'Letters and Sounds' phases [] SEN with disability