Communication Friendly Environments

We are here to help you adapt your environment to ensure it is communication friendly. There are lots of ways to do this. We will focus mainly on the use of visuals. Find us on twitter @SchoolsNlc

March 17, 2021
by Mrs Young
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Easing Restrictions Timetable in Scotland

We have taken our information, as always, from the Scottish Government website. These are subject to change. https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-timetable-for-easing-restrictions/pages/timetable/ (last viewed 17/3/21) Please continue to follow local guidance. easing of restrictions 2 easing of restrictions  

February 22, 2021
by Mrs Young
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Expectations

It can be difficult to balance choice, motivation and expectations when young people feel stressed. This can be used in school or at home. Must is the bare minimum of what they can do. Should is what you would prefer … Continue reading

February 19, 2021
by Mrs Young
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Return to School February 2021

As always, our information comes from the Scottish Government website. https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-schools-reopening/(last viewed 19/2/21) Return to school feb return to school feb check in Returning to school feb 2021 It can be really tricky to navigate childcare and work. Sometimes some … Continue reading

February 14, 2021
by Mrs Young
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Asking questions

Developing conversations can sometimes be difficult. It can be hard to work out where to start. We have created these choice boards to help ask questions to find out more. What is your favourite

February 14, 2021
by Mrs Young
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Hospital

We are clearly doing something right. A relative is in the hospital ill and has seen a need for visual supports there. Medical help

January 29, 2021
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Patting Stories

Patting stories encourage body awareness and crossing the midline. They can also help develop interaction skills. If your child has support from an occupational Therapist check first that this type of activity is ok to do.Patting stories P1

January 26, 2021
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Let’s make play dough

This will keep for a few days in an airtight container or bag if it hasn’t got too mucky after playing with it. Remember making it is part of the fun and learning too. let’s make playdough

January 14, 2021
by Mrs Young
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Life Skills

When we learn a new skill, we become more confident. Learning new skills have more than just a practical impact. To help, we have created resources to show how young people feel about what they can do on their own. … Continue reading

January 10, 2021
by Mrs Young
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Lockdown Routines

Respectfully and due to copyright issues, please ensure that you keep our ‘made by Boardmaker’ on all our work. We’ve edited our routines page and will be including this post so that you can make up your own timetable to … Continue reading

January 7, 2021
by Mrs Young
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Social Media

Social media is a huge thing for our society. We are creating a pack to support the understanding of this and the importance of being responsible online. More resources will be added. Technology confidence questionnaire Remote Learning Check in remote … Continue reading

January 4, 2021
by Mrs Young
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Covid Update (Scotland) January 2021

https://www.gov.scot/news/scotland-in-lockdown/ (last viewed 6/1/20) Scotland in lockdown 2021     https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/ Last viewed (4/1/21) Based on information from the Scottish Government. Who can go out 2021 Lockdown 2021 1 Lockdown 2021 2    

December 20, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Extended Household

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/pages/protection-level-4/#history  (last viewed 20/12 @7:50pm) Extended Household

December 18, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Pupil Voice

We used this for our S1s today to find out how they feel they are settling in. We wouldn’t have been able to get this type of information from them otherwise. Sometimes asking pupils how they are getting on can … Continue reading

December 13, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Christmas Calendar

Using a calendar can help prepare for big transitional times. You can write or draw on the blank squares to show what may be happening/where you may be going/who may be coming for a (physically distanced) visit etc. Christmas Calendar … Continue reading

December 8, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Staying Safe at Christmas UPDATED

We have updated our information based on the latest Scottish Government guidance. This can be found on this link – https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-festive-period/(last viewed 16/12/20 @20:45pm) Christmas bubble updated   Christmas Bubbles Update   https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-festive-period/  (last viewed 8/12/20 @8:40pm) In line with … Continue reading

November 22, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Using Sanitiser

Using sanitiser can be option when washing hands isn’t available. With more and more sanitisation stations popping up, we have made a visual explanation to help explain why. Safe Hands

October 29, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Scottish Government Levels

We have updated with another example of wearing face coverings. https://www.gov.scot/news/updated-schools-guidance/ (Last viewed 1/11/20) Face Coverings level 3 and 4 We have updated to included Socialising and Hospitality information for the levels. https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/pages/protection-level-3/ Last viewed 31/10/20 Socialising and Hospitality Levels … Continue reading

October 18, 2020
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Initial sounds

Child can write letter in spare boxes. They could also draw or stick in pictures of things and words they find in magazines beginning with the same sound.

October 13, 2020
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Going for a Covid Test

Here is a visual to explain going for a Covid Test at a drive through centre or at home. This is an adaptation of a visual sent to us by Alison McGuinness. Thanks Alison. Covid testing  

October 10, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Central Belt Restrictions in Scotland

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-local-measures/pages/central-belt/  last viewed 10/10/20 Please remember to regularly check localised guidance for updated information. We have attempted to visualise the rules as best we can. As the rules change, it becomes more complicated for us all. Please bear in mind … Continue reading

September 27, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Visual Explanations

Here we are going to be adding some Visual Explanations to help explain different situations that may arise. Visual Explanations are what we use to help develop understanding, perceptions and development of communication. All behaviour is communication so we would … Continue reading

September 25, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Scottish Government Guidance Update September

Please note we are visualising the guidance only. We have no input nor access to further information. Please contact your local elected representatives if you have any questions. https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-consumers/pages/tourism-and-hospitality/   https://www.gov.scot/news/new-measures-to-drive-down-infection-rate/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/pages/seeing-friends-and-family/#Extended households Restrictions in scotland retail hospitality tourism Self … Continue reading

September 21, 2020
by Mrs Young
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HWB: Friendships

Friendships can be tricky for many of our young people. We  will be updating here for resources to support some of the trickier aspects of friendships. Friendships 2 Friendships 1   Friendship 3  

August 26, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Face Coverings In Schools

We have updated this blog to include Adults Wearing Masks in Schools. Adults wearing masks in school     https://www.gov.scot/news/face-coverings-in-schools/ (26/8/20) https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/pages/face-coverings/ (26/8/20) This visual is to support the understanding of where to wear masks in school based in the … Continue reading

August 24, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Teaching Time

We will build this up over the next few weeks. Resources can always be adapted to include the use of consistent visuals. Each pack follows a similar layout in order to provide consistency and to relieve anxiety of new things! … Continue reading

August 9, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Feeling Angry

Many of our returning pupils ( and adults) may experience anger next week but may not be able to explain why. Recognising this and supporting them, will provide positivie opportunities to develop self help strategies for life long skills. angry– … Continue reading

July 19, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Visitors

It can be really tricky for some of our young people to understand seeing people out of context. With guidance beginning to relax, having visitors coming into their homes or them going to visit in others’ homes can be difficult … Continue reading

July 15, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Home routines

We have included some resources to support routines at home. At the bottom of the post there is some advice on how to support communication. Home Routine Resources (PDF Available here) These are some examples of place you may go … Continue reading

July 14, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Covid-19 Phase 3 Resources

Some more visuals to support the latest Scottish Government Guidelines. https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/pages/overview/ (14/07/20)  

June 20, 2020
by Mrs Young
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My School Passport

Many people enjoy looking through photo albums or have wee boxes or folders of memories and keepsakes. This is important for our children and Young People too. We have created this wee booklet (Click the blue underlined words to open … Continue reading

June 18, 2020
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Emotions

emotions scale Sometimes we can’t concentrate on new learning and need an alternative to rest the brain or distract us. Here are some suggestions to try.  

June 16, 2020
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Outdoor activities

These are some outdoor ideas that we have borrowed from the North Lanarkshire Outdoor Learning Pack 3. We would like to thank them for letting us share some of their ideas. OL

June 15, 2020
by Mrs Young
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My Day

For many of our young people and friends, a day seems like a long time. To ease anxiety, breaking the day down into managable steps can help. My day

June 11, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Signs for Around the School

Thinking of returning to school, many of our schools are concerned about how to explain the new rules we have to follow. To help, we have made some signs up and will add visual instructions later. signs for school

June 5, 2020
by Mrs Young
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Black Lives Matter

  Black Lives Matter. Remember, use only what is appropriate for your children/young people. Some of this may be upsetting so please use appropriately. Anyone who follows our blog regularly will be aware that we make resources to support communication. … Continue reading

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