SIG’s, links and resources from other professional bodies.

NSPCC The Underwear Rule for d/Deaf children
PANTS resources for schools and teachers
NSPCC Safeguarding children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Helping disabled young people explore topics such as emotions, relationships and identity
Guidance on protecting d/Deaf and disabled children and young people from abuse

Eye care, dental care and hearing checks in special residential schools

Going to the optician – a guide for parents and families

Social Story for an Eye Test
We have created a booklet containing a ‘social story’ simply describing what happens at an eye test.

USEFUL RESOURCES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITIES (SEND)

Children and Young People Presenting in a Paediatric Emergency Department in North-West England in Suicidal Crisis
An Exploratory Case Series Study

The Adam Bojelian Foundation CIC (ADS FOUNDATION)
Authority, Empathy & Humility: authoritative practice in child health & welfare
by Dr Peter Sidebotham – held on-line on 15th March, 2022

Kids in SEND classes need their glasses too!
With imminent publication of a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) green paper, our Head of Eye Care and Vision, Lisa Donaldson blogs on the importance of recognising disabled children’s vision needs.
Find out more
The Ask, Listen, Act Study Summary
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Education, Health and Social Care Provision for Children with Special Educational Needs and
Disabilities (SEND)

New guidelines to support disabled children to be more active

New guidelines to support disabled children and young people to be more active; Guidelines advise 20 minutes of exercise per day and strength and balance activity 3 times a week
view guidelines here