Materials and Practice Guides – P

Parenting

Multiple online, self-directed modules for parents for children/young people of all ages and specific modules for children/young people with additional support needs.              Free access using the code TARTAN

Parents Plus

This flipbook provides information regarding the Parents Plus ASN programme. Please download a copy of the PDF to access the embedded website links.

Early Level ASN Parent Plus information poster.

Early Level Parent Plus information poster.

Paired Learning Approach

Paired approaches to learning involve setting up pairs of peers. usually an older child and a younger child.

There is very positive evidence that this works effectively. Follow the university of Dundee links to see the effect sizes.

Peer Tutoring –  resources for teachers on Paired Reading and Thinking Skills from the University of Dundee.

Positive, Sustained Post-School Transitions

Skills Development Scotland website

Scottish Transitions Forum: Principles of Good Transitions for young people with Additional Support Needs

Autism Toolbox transitions section

Promoting positive post-school transitions for deaf young people in Scotland

My World of Work including School Leavers Toolkit

ThisMayHelp is a collection of very short videos and clear advice for parents/carers who have are looking for help for a wide range of concerns about young people, including understanding teenagers, teenagers safety, school avoidance, gaming and online activity, building resilience, self-care tips and much more.

Preterm Babies

Supporting children born preterm in school – link to a project partnership by University of Leicester, University of Nottingham, Loughborough University, University College London, and Ulster University.  The website contains five online modules for education staff and can be completed in approximately one hour.  The modules are:

  1. What is preterm birth?
  2. Educational outcomes following preterm birth
  3. Cognitive and motor development following preterm birth
  4. Behavioural, social and emotional outcomes following preterm birth
  5. How can educational professionals support preterm children

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/helm/dev/prism/index.html