In our last SEND Social, assistive technology took up a big part of our discussion. With so many options out there, it can be difficult to know what is right for your setting. So, here is a round up of our content on assistive technology, to help you make sense of it all!

Articles

Meeting the Growing Demand for SEN Support in Schools

This resource shares five key strategies to enhance SEN Support and how Academy21 can help provide flexible and inclusive support for students within your setting.

Introducing Teachers for AT from the British Assistive Technology Association

SEND Network are proud partners of the British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) who have recently launched a new initiative - #TeachersForAT, which you can be part of right here on the Network. This article shares more details about the initiative and how to sign-up.

Review offers SEN-specific teaching tips for remote education

With two-thirds of SEN students having not engaged effectively with remote education, a research review has sought to offer practical ideas and tips for teaching staff.

Assistive Technology- Essential for Some, Useful for ALL

Why assistive technology is so important in our schools right now?

The SEND Debate: Can the SEND improvement plan create a less adversarial system?

CYP Now hosts an expert panel to discuss whether government plans to ‘transform’ services for children with special educational needs and disabilities will create a less adversarial experience for securing support.

Screen time: How it impacts the wellbeing and learning of children with SEND

The House of Commons (HoC) Education Committee is demanding tougher formal restrictions and guidelines to protect children from screen time after their Screen Time: Impacts on Education and Wellbeing report found that it has a significant impact on young people’s education and wellbeing.

Podcasts/videos

Assistive technology: necessary for some, good for all

Martin Bailey, Director, Animate 2 Educate, delivers this presentation at the Tes SEND Show 2024. During this session a wide range of apps and websites are showcased which provide alternative ways of recording and access to the curriculum for SEND pupils.

Texthelp Roundtable Session: Technology to underpin whole school inclusion

A roundtable of Simon Tanner, Patrick McGarth, Ryan Evans, Tania Mackie, Ciarna Wilkinson discuss technolgoy underpinning whole school inclusion for SEND education.

Julia Clouter & Dr Susie Nyman: The Julia and Susie Show – The fusion of Assistive Technology and Multi-Sensory Techniques

Julia Clouter, Global Head of Education & SpLD Specialist, Scanning Pens, and Dr Susie Nyman, Curriculum Manager for Health and Social Care, The Sixth Form College, Farnborough, explore multi-sensory teaching techniques in this presentation

Creating magic with assistive technology in early years

This seminar looks at assistive technology and how it can support children in the early years before there is a need identified

Effective use of technology and tablets to improve access to the curriculum for children and young people with SEND

Martin Bailey (Director/Digital Enrichment Leader/Lecturer - Animate 2 Educate Ltd/Lanchester EP Primary School/Durham University) on how to effectively integrate technology within a SEND curriculum.

Pupil voice: gaining insight when verbal speech is not an option

This training video from the Tes SEND Show forms part of Module 3, Communication and Interaction course. Katy Leckenby, Senior AAC Consultant, Ace Centre shares tips on gaining insight when verbal communication is not an option.

Creating opportunities - how technology can support and enhance the learning experience for young people with SEND

John Galloway presents this seminar at the Tes SEND Show on how technology can support and enhance the learning experience for young people with SEND

Season 5 Episode 4: Conversations from the Tes SEND Show 2024

This year, the SEND Network podcast returned to the Tes SEND Show! This time, Izzy caught up with speakers and exhibitors on the day, to discuss a wide range of topics within SEND.