A checklist for Early Year’s settings to support and enable inclusion and independence for children aged 0-4.

This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 2.1 and 2.4

Ideas for developing cutting skills including pre-cutting exercises, activities that require no additional equipment and examples of cutting shapes.

This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 3.1 and the Schools pdnet Standards 4.1 and 4.2

Author

Leicestershire County Council

Activities to improve skills with play dough to help support development across the foundation stage.  This includes recipes for play dough and play clay.

This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 3.1

Author

Leicestershire County Council

Top Tips to support pupils in the Early Years ICT Skills.  This includes keyboard and touch typing skills and troubleshooting tips.

This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 4.6

Top Tips on technology to support and develop pupils in the Early Years ICT Skills.

This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 4.6

Information to consider when completing Risk Assessments including links to relevant websites and professionals to contact.

This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 4.4 and Schools pdnet Standard 4.1

Training slides on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) providing, key issues to consider, strategies to enable access to the school day and curriculum and further information.

This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.4, 2.6, 3.4

Author

Solihill Metropolitan Borough Council

Information and advice on inclusion in Physical Education and School sports.

Author: Leicestershire County Council

This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.2 and pdnet Schools Standard 4.2

How to create a finger gym and ideas on items to include.  A finger gym can support the development of fine motor skills and can be used to promote social skills if shared with a peer.

This resource links to the Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 4.1

Author

Essex County Council

Fire safety risk assessment supplementary guide that provides additional information on accessibility and means of escape for disabled people.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.1

Author

Department for Communities and Local Government Publications

Information regarding the Department for Education guidance to supporting pupils at School with Medical Conditions.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.1

Author

Jane Carter

A risk assessment that suggests the reasonable adjustments schools should consider to enable a child access to the school and its curriculum.

This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standards 1.5, 3.1, 3.7, 4.5 and Schools pdnet Standards 1.5, 3.1, 3.6, 4.4

Author

Solihill Metropolitan Borough Council

Tops tips for Teachers working with pupils with physical disabilities.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.4

Top Tips on technology to support and develop pupils in the Early Years ICT Skills.

This resource links the Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards

Tops tips for Learning Support Assistants supporting pupils with physical disabilities.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.4

A pupil risk assessment form including the assessment of tasks and the pupils ability and levels of independence.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.4

Author

Durham County Council

A checklist for School settings to support and enable inclusion and independence for children

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.1 and 2.4

A Pupil Profile and Advice form to support Physical Disability teams level of intervention.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.1 and 3.6

Author

Solihill Metropolitan Borough Council

Guidance on special toileting needs in schools and early years’ settings.

This resource links to Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

Author

Warwickshire County Council

Supporting Secondary Pupils with Physical Disabilities in P.E

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.1 and 3.1

Author

Solihill Metropolitan Borough Council

A resource intended to support staff in improving educational outcomes for students who have epilepsy.

This resource links to the Early Years and Schools pdnet Standards 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.3, 4.5

Author

Hampshire County Council

A checklist to support pupils with a physical disability during their swimming lessons.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.4, 3.1 and 4.4

Author

Karen Gillman, Birmingham PDSS

Information on possible implications of Hydrocephalus

This resource links to the Early Years pdnet Standard 2.6 and Schools pdnet Standard 2.4

Author

Shine

An access pro forma to support pupils with a physical disability at school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.4

Author

Warwickshire County Council

Information and advice for schools and settings on manual wheelchairs in school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2

Author

Gloustershire County Council

Information and advice for schools and settings on splints in school.

 This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2

Author

Gloustershire County Council

Information and advice for schools and settings on standing frames in school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.1

Author

Gloustershire County Council

Adapted and modified physical education ideas across a range of sports for including children with physical disabilities.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2

Author

Hampshire County Council

Information and advice for schools and settings on electric wheelchairs in school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2

Author

Gloustershire County Council

Practical ideas to support fine motor development.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2

Author

Maggie Kelly, Victoria PDSS

Information and advice for schools and settings on walking aids in school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2

Author

Gloustershire County Council

Information and advice for including children with physical disabilities in PE.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2

Author

Hampshire County Council

A risk assessment form for staff to complete when working from a pupils home.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.1

Information and advice on supporting achievement for pupils with a physical disability in P.E

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2

Templates to aid schools supporting pupils with medical conditions.  Templates include an individual healthcare plan, a record of medicine administered and a model letter inviting parents to contribute to individual healthcare plan development.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2

Author

Department for Education

Information and checklists for planning school trips in the UK and abroad.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

Author

Hampshire County Council

Top Tips and exercises to develop crossing the midline skills.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2

Top Tips to support the development of left-handers.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.2

Daily and weekly guidance on using specialist seating in schools or settings.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard

Author

Warwickshire County Council

Top Tips and advice on good seating and posture that aids stability and concentration.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 3.1

Widget symbols linked to swimming.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard

Author

Widgit software

Ideas of activities to help promote fine motor skills.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2

Author

Leicestershire County Council

Information and advice for schools on understanding and responding to pupils the Spina bifida.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.4, 4.4

Author

Gloucestershire County Council

Ideas of activities to encourage children to use both hands and promote bilateral integration.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2

Author

Leicestershire County Council.

A case study on early planning for transition of a pupil with a physical and neurological impairment to secondary school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.1, 2.4, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3

Author

Essex County Council

A checklist to help decide if a child needs a manual handling plan.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4

A Rap to help children sit correctly when writing.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.2

Author

Ann Markee and Andrea Bennington

Guidance on pupils with a physical and neurological impairment sleeping in school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 2.2, 3.1, 3.5, 4.2, 4.4

Author

Essex County Council

Information and advice for schools and settings using construction toys.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.2

Author

Gloustershire County Council

Good practice guidance for intimate care of pupils with a physical and neurological impairment.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2, 2.1, 2.4, 4.3, 4.4

Author

Essex County Council

Information and advice for schools on developing writing skills for pupils with motor co-ordination difficulties.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.2

Author

Gloustershire County Council

Questions and actions required when planning a school residential trip for a child/student with additional needs.

This resource links to most of the Schools pdnet Standards

Author

Warwickshire County Council

Activities to support the development of fine motor and handwriting skills.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2

Author

Worcestershire County Council Children’s Services

Training slides to support physical management planning for pupils with physical difficulties in a mainstream setting.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.3 and 3.1

Author

Victoria P.D.S.S

Exercises to warm up the fingers before starting fine motor activities.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2

*Linked to Handbook Curriculum

Author

Andrea Bennington

A management plan template for pupils with PD.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 3.3, 3.5

Author

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Information and advice for schools on understanding and responding to pupils the Neuromuscular conditions.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.4, 4.4

Author

Gloucestershire County Council

Motor skills advice for secondary schools including, tips for good posture, practical ideas for the secondary curriculum and accessibility of the curriculum through ICT.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 2.5, 3.1, 4.5

Author

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

A handbook that details strategies and activities to help improve skills in each subject of the school curriculum.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2

Author

Andrea Bennington

Motor skills advice for primary schools including, fine motor activities, tips for good posture and accessibility of the curriculum through ICT.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 2.2, 2.5, 3.1, 4.5

Author

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Links to the Handbook Curriculum, strategies and activities to help improve self-esteem.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.1 and 4.2

*Linked to Handbook Curriculum

Author

Andrea Bennington

Non-statutory guidance for managing intimate and personal care to children with additional support needs in schools.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 3.5, 4.4

Author

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standard 4.2 and pdnet Schools Standard 4.2

Information and advice on inclusion in Physical Education and School sports.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.2

Author

Leicestershire County Council

Considerations for staff when teaching a student who uses a wheelchair.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

Author

Regency High School Specialist Sport College

A procedure for a pupil pushing a young person in a wheelchair.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4

Author

Warwickshire County Council

Reasonable adjustment suggestions for schools when completing an environmental access audit.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.5, 3.1, 3.6, 4.4

Author

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

A risk assessment for the use of a mobility aid (crutches) around school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4

Author

Warwickshire County Council

Information on including children with medical needs in school linked to the statutory guidance ‘Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school’

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4

Author

Jane Carter 

A risk assessment for the use of a manual wheelchair around school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4

Author

Warwickshire County Council

How to create a finger gym and ideas on items to include.  A finger gym can support the development of fine motor skills and can be used to promote social skills if shared with a peer.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 2.1, 3.1, 4.1

Author

Essex County Council

A risk assessment for the use of a powered wheelchair around school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4

Author

Warwickshire County Council

Guidance to help school leaders and education authorities understand and comply with the reasonable adjustments duty for disabled pupils.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.1, 3.1

Author

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Training slides on Cerebral Palsy providing, techniques and strategies to include and support children with Cerebral Palsy in the school day.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.4

Author

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Information to consider when completing Risk Assessments including links to relevant websites and professionals to contact.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4

Information on assessing risks within schools including risk rating guidance and a risk assessment matrix.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2, 1.5, 4.4

Top Tips to support children and young people with a physical disability to develop organisational skills.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.3

Advice for education settings for including pupils with physical disabilities in sports day and athletics.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standards 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1

Author

Essex County Council

A risk assessment template for pupil handling including guidelines.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4

Author

Warwickshire County Council

Information and advice on pushing a pupil in a wheelchair around school.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard 4.4

A classroom guide to understanding working memory and how to support children with learning difficulties who may experience poor working memory skills.

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard

Author

Working Memory and Learning

Guidance for supporting internships within further education colleges, sixth forms in academies, maintained and non-maintained schools independent specialist providers, other providers of study programmes and local authorities.

This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standard

Author

Department for Education

Planning and delivery of 16 to 19 study programmes

This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standard

Author

Department for Education

A publication containing information on teaching swimmers with a disability

This resource links to the Schools pdnet Standard

Author

The asa

Organisational effectiveness guide and self-assessment tool to help providers and local authorities to assess their current effectiveness in relation to implementing the Children and Families Act and to drive improvements in provision.

This resource links to the Post 16 pdnet Standard

Author

Department for Education