


A to Z of SEND
A to Z of SEND is Gemma's latest publication. If you do not already have a copy, fear not, just click here.
This is a hyperlinked and regularly updated list of resources, as referred to in the book.
A to Z of SEND is a practical dictionary of specialist terms and an essential tool for anyone who supports children and young people with additional needs, in any capacity.
Whether you are a parent/carer trying to navigate the minefield of jargon and acronyms, or you work with young people with special educational needs, A-Z of SEND will inform you of the pertinent key terms, conditions, specialists, external agencies and strategies to help you effectively support the most vulnerable young people.
Useful Resources
Websites
Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (JCQ)
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AA_regs_22-23_FINAL.pdf
ADHD Foundation
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
Dyslexic Fonts – Tes Article
https://www.tes.com/news/does-comic-sans-really-help-dyslexic-learners
Engagement Model – Guidance from the Standards and Testing Agency
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-engagement-model
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
https://www.helenarkell.org.uk/
Legal Advice
https://www.senexpertsolicitors.co.uk/
Muscular Dystrophy (different types)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/muscular-dystrophy/types/
Maximising the Practice/Impact of Teaching Assistants
NASEN
National Autistic Society
Neurodiversity (Atlantic article by Harvey Blume)
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1998/09/neurodiversity/305909/
Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Pupils (Equality Commission) https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/sites/default/files/reasonable_adjustments_for_disabled_pupils_1.pdf
Rose Report (full title: Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties - 2009)
https://dera.ioe.ac.uk/14790/7/00659-2009DOM-EN_Redacted.pdf
SEND Code of Practice
Vocabulary Acquisition LARA
http://pc.rhul.ac.uk/sites/lara/
Working Memory (Gathercole and Alloway 2007 Paper)
https://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/www/sites/3/2013/01/WM-classroom-guide.pdf
Books
Cowne et al (2015) The SENCO Handbook (Sixth Edition). Routledge: Abingdon
Webster et al (2015) Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants (Second Addition). Routledge: Abingdon