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Topmarks: teaching resources, interactive resources, worksheets, homework, exam and revision help

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Searchable site of thousands of quality teaching resources, interactive resources, homework, exam and revision help. Useful for teachers, pupils and parents.

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Toy Theater is your source for free educational games specially designed for elementary-aged students. It's available on all desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices, ensuring learning is never out of reach. If you are a fan of our site, we encourage you to share Toy Theater on your social media or website.

Explore Toy Theater

Here's a sneak peek into what Toy Theater has in store:

Math Games: Ranging from counting and numeral recognition to division and telling time, there's a vast assortment of interactive math games.

Language Arts: Students can work on spelling, letter recognition, and even practice reading with online books.

Art and Music : From teaching students to play simple songs on a keyboard to exploring symmetry via art games, the platform fosters creativity alongside learning.

Puzzles and Games: Ideal for early finishers or indoor recess, their online educational puzzles and games promise fun-filled learning.

Teacher Tools: Need a fun timer or a spinner? Or perhaps a simple way to evaluate basic math skills? Their virtual teacher tools have got you covered.

Whether you project Toy Theater games and interactive tools on your smartboard for the whole class to see or use them during small group work, you're sure to love them!

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Toy Theater | Fun Online Educational Games for Kids

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Make learning a blast! Toy Theater is chock full of interactive online art, reading & math games for kids. Designed with the needs of kindergarten through third grade classrooms in mind, these free games are trusted by teachers around the world to provide real educational value.

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Games - Free online games for kids 0 - 6

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Looking for free, fun games and activities for babies, toddlers and young children? CBeebies is the home of fun and educational games for kids to play and learn at the same time.

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This site provides 'free to play' educational activities linked to the English Programme of Study. The games are designed for children, teachers, parent and tutors of children between the ages of 4 and 8.

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Primary resources, homework help and online games - BBC Bitesize

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Learn with Bitesize’s primary resources. Explore English and maths games and get homework help. Discover activities for all KS1 and KS2 topics.

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Welcome to Dance Mat Typing, a fun way to learn touch typingEach stage builds on previous lessons, introducing new letters as you progress and giving you plenty of touch type practice. You'll soon be touch typing like an expert! At the end of each level you can test your typing speed and get a fun reward.

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Dance Mat Typing for 7 - 11 year olds - BBC Bitesize

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Learn how to touch type with the BBC Dance Mat Typing game. It's a fun introduction to touch typing game for kids and covers levels 1, 2, 3, 4.

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A Parent's Little Guide to Helping Children Read

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A Parent's Little Guide to Helping Children Read

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HOW TO PLAY

Can you help the Witch or Wizard find the missing letters to spell the words and cast a spell? A chance to practise spelling common exception words from memory.

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Word Star

HOW TO PLAY

Listen to the tricky words and help the unicorn catch the correct star! A game to help your child recognise tricky words by sight.

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HOW TO PLAY

Can you help the pirate escape the desert island and find the treasure? Just listen to what the pirate says and choose the correct word. This game will help your child practise the phase 5 vowel digraphs.

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HOW TO PLAY

Can you help mother duck find her eggs and fill her nest? Listen to the sound and match the letters to complete the game! This game reinforces the links between sounds and their corresponding letters.

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Easy to follow Videos

We take you step by step through everything you need to know in order to accelerate your child’s learning at home. Broken down into key topics, each video explains the ‘teacher jargon’ and offers ideas to try at home.

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The Phonics Nest is an online educational resource providing videos, activities, and web based games to help your child read and write words on their own.

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What to do with this activity?

Playing Kim´s game is a good way of developing your child´s memory skills and concentration – both skills useful for all learning.

Put 10 things from around the house on a tray - it could be things like a pencil, an orange, some cotton wool, a toy etc.. Ask your child to look carefully at them for about thirty seconds. Then take the tray away and ask them to call out what they remember.

Another way of playing the game is to cover the things, take one thing away and ask the child to spot what is missing. You can put more things on the tray as they get better.

You might be interested to know that the name of the game comes from Rudyard Kipling's story "Kim" where the character Kim plays this game as part of his training as a spy!

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Video showing how to play Kim's game.

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BACPAC: Barnet Autism Course for Parents and Carers

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BACPAC: Barnet Autism Course for Parents and Carers

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BACPAC: Barnet Autism Course for Parents And Carers Autumn Term 2024 One. A 6-session morning course - starts Thursday 5th Sept. 10-11.30am or Autumn Term 2024 Two. A 6-session evening course - starts Tuesday 12th Nov. 6.30-8.00pm

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Barnet Children's Integrated Universal Training Menu

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Barnet Children's Integrated Universal Training Menu

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All sessions are FREE and delivered virtually (via Microsoft Teams), by Barnet Children’s Integrated Therapy service therapists · Our training is for anyone supporting a child or young person with relevant needs.

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Barnet Childrens Integrated Therapies Universal Training Menu - Autumn 2024-2

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Browse all of Oxford Owl's maths videos in one playlist. Find clear explanations of mathematical ideas and top tips for practising maths skills.

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Browse all of Oxford Owl's maths videos in one playlist. Find clear explanations of mathematical ideas and top tips for practising maths skills.

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Find out how children are taught to count and use these games and activities at home to build your child's skills and confidence.

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Find out how your child is introduced to fractions in school and use these games and activities at home to build your child's skills and confidence.

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Welcome to the Local Offer for Barnet

This website helps children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and their families find the information and support they are looking for, from across the Barnet local area.

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If you require more general support about Home Learning please look on the website of your child's school. In addition there is further information at:

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Barnet Mencap SENCO Conference Presentation 

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Barnet Mencap

We are a Barnet based learning disability charity which

offers a variety of services to both children and adults. www.barnetmencap.org.uk to

download a referral form

Or call us on 0208 349 3842

 Projectsupport@barnetmencap.org.uk

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Barnet Mencap SENCO Conference Presentation (1)

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SENDIASS provides parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs (SEN) or a disability with free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support.

Our opening times are:

Monday – Thursday 9am to 5.15pm
Fridays – 9am to 5pm

We aim to respond to your enquiries within 5 working days.

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Barnet SEND information advice and support service (SENDIASS)

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Find out how children are taught to subtract in school. This booklet also includes games and activities to build your child's skills and confidence.

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Maths in School booklet: Fraction Calculations

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Maths in School booklet: Fraction Calculations

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Find out how your child is taught to calculate with fractions in school. This booklet includes games and activities to use at home to build your child's skills and confidence in calculating with fractions.

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Find out how your child is taught to multiply in school. This booklet also includes games and activities to use at home to build your child's skills and confidence with multiplication.

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Find out how you can help your child to learn multiplication (times) tables with our tips, tricks, games, and activities.

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Barnet Local Offer :: Home / Info and Advice / Social Care and Short Breaks

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Barnet Local Offer :: Home / Info and Advice / Social Care and Short Breaks

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Short Breaks offer activities for disabled children and young people to make sure they have the same opportunities as other children to have fun, spend time away from home with their friends, and develop skills and independence. Short Breaks also give you a chance to take a break from your caring responsibilities. These breaks can include day, evening, overnight and weekend activities and can take place in the child's own home, in a community or residential setting. They come in a range of formats and each one can last just a few hours to a few days, and occasionally longer, depending on the type of provision and the needs of the child and their family.

Contact us at short.breaks@barnet.gov.uk

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Contact the MASH team on 020 8359 4066 if you are concerned about a child or young person in Barnet and provide as much information as you can.

Outside of these hours, care and welfare concerns about children and young people that need an immediate response should be reported to the Emergency Duty team on 020 8359 2000.

S hort Breaks offer activities for disabled children and young people to make sure they have the same opportunities as other children to have fun, spend time away from home with their friends, and develop skills and independence. Short Breaks also give you a chance to take a break from your caring responsibilities. These breaks can include day, evening, overnight and weekend activities and can take place in the child's own home, in a community or residential setting. They come in a range of formats and each one can last just a few hours to a few days, and occasionally longer, depending on the type of provision and the needs of the child and their family.

Click on the links below for information on Barnet's Social Care services for children and young people with SEND

Children with Disabilities Barnet

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Barnet Local Offer :: Home / Info and Advice / Social Care and Short Breaks

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Contact the MASH team on 020 8359 4066 if you are concerned about a child or young person in Barnet and provide as much information as you can. Outside of these hours, care and welfare concerns about children and young people that need an immediate response should be reported to the Emergency Duty team on 020 8359 2000.

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Summer BACE Holidays 2024

Summer BACE 2024 will open for bookings on Monday 10 June 2024.

BACE Holiday Activities / Camps run throughout the Summer Holidays from: 29 July 2024 until 30 August 2024*

Children who are eligible for benefit-related Free School Meals within the borough of Barnet can attend a maxiumum of 16 fully funded activties/days throughout the Summer Holidays. Each child can attend a maxiumum of 1 fully funded (FREE) activity per day by supplying the Holidays Activity Voucher in your cart.

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BACE Holiday Activities / Camps run throughout the Summer Holidays from: 29 July 2024 until 30 August 2024*

Children who are eligible for benefit-related Free School Meals within the borough of Barnet can attend a maxiumum of 16 fully funded activties/days throughout the Summer Holidays. Each child can attend a maxiumum of 1 fully funded (FREE) activity per day by supplying the Holidays Activity Voucher in your cart.

Your child's school will issue you a 16 digit B ACE Holiday e-Voucher Code if you are eligible for a fully funded space at BACE. If your child is not eligible you can either pay to attend a BACE camp and book with the provider directly or access the fully funded (FREE) Positive Activities offer for all children book Please note Positive Activities does not require a voucher.

Each Camp or Activity follows the Holiday Activity Food Programme (HAF) guidance supplied by the Department for Education:

A physical activity

A creative activity

Health and nutritional education

Food will be provided (LUNCH/Take n Make/Snack bags)

These activities will be run by organisations in the community, all professionals will be DBS checked, insured and qualified. Sign up to our Barnet Youth First newsletter to be notified of any new activities throughout the year.
*dates are subject to avaliability/change

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Barnet's 0-19 Service provides help and support to families, children and young people

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All families face challenges and sometimes need support. Early Help is about providing this support as soon as possible to tackle difficulties for children, young people and families before they become more serious. We work with the whole family and the child / young person is at the centre of all we do.

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We are excited to share that we will be launching our new Mental Health and Wellbeing Zone in the next few weeks. Look out for further information about our launch date.

Helpful Services

CAMHS

24-hour Crisis Telephone Service: 0800 151 0023

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We are excited to share that we will be launching our new Mental Health and Wellbeing Zone in the next few weeks. Look out for further information about our launch date.
Helpful Services
24-hour Crisis Telephone Service: 0800 151 0023

A new helpline for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

You can call this number to get help or advice in a crisis from trained mental health advisors and clinicians, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If you would like to see further information about this and the CAMHS service, please visit: https://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/camhs/help/

Barnet Integrated Clinical Service (BICS)

Barnet Integrated Clinical Services (BICS) provides mild to moderate mental health services to children, young people and families (CYPF) within Barnet who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. BICS offer a range of individual and family evidence-based interventions, alongside groups and workshops.

BICS can meet CYPF face-to-face or virtually either in school or in the community. BICS also offer range of online content to support wellbeing and good mental health in Barnet.

If you would like to find out more about the BICS service, click here: Barnet Integrated Clinical Service (BICS)

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Barnet Local Offer :: Home / Info and Advice / Children's Integrated Therapies including Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy / Mental Health and Wellbeing

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We are excited to share that we will be launching our new Mental Health and Wellbeing Zone in the next few weeks. Look out for further information about our launch date. Helpful Services 24-hour Crisis Telephone Service: 0800 151 0023 A new helpline for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. We're here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

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On Thursday 30 November from 2:30am - 7:30am, you won't be able to contact Childline whilst we do some important maintenance to our systems. This means that 1-2-1 chats, calling and messages to Childline will be unavailable. You'll still be able to use the Childline website for advice and information.

If you're in danger or it's an emergency, you should always call 999

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Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

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What Happens When You Contact Childline?

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What Happens When You Contact Childline?

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Want to contact Childline? Find out how we can help and what happens when you do. Contact Childline free on 0800 1111 or get confidential advice online: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support

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What Happens When You Contact Childline? | Childline

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Children and young people have access to a variety of resources on the Childline website, including lots of information on any topics they might be worrying about. They can also access wellbeing resources like the Calm zone, the Art box, the Mood journal, games and the Mental health first aid kit. They can also access peer support and advice on Childline’s message boards.

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What makes Childline so different? | NSPCC Learning

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Calming Yoga ft. Nicole from Yotism | Childline

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Finger Hugging ft. Nicole from Yotism | Childline

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Nostril Breathing ft. Nicole from Yotism | Childline

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Calm zone

There are lots of ways to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of our breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress. On this Page

Activities and tools

Breathing exercises

Expressing yourself

Yoga videos

Play games

Ways to cope videos

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There are lots of way to feel calmer. Try our breathing exercises, activities and games or watch a video to help let go of stress.

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Right To Choose England - Problem Shared

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Right To Choose England - Problem Shared

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Please note, we are making you aware of these services (we are not making a recommendation)

Welcome to our Right to Choose home

If you are referred by your GP for specialist treatment, such as an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism assessment, you have the legal right to choose which provider oversees your care, as long as you are a registered NHS patient in England.

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If you are a registered NHS patient in England and are referred by your GP for specialist treatment, such as a neurodevelopmental assessment, you have the legal right to choose an appropriate healthcare provider.
This is known as your Right to Choose.
It means you can decide which organisation will oversee your care, as long as they are located in England and fully qualified.

Right to Choose allows the NHS to better manage its wait lists and for you to access support faster.

If you'd like to know more, you can follow this link to read more on the NHS website.

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If you are a registered NHS patient in England and are referred by your GP for specialist treatment, such as a neurodevelopmental assessment, you have the legal right to choose an appropriate healthcare provider.

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Starspell is free, if you don't register (if you do register it is free for a preview period, there might be charges at the end of the preview period for certain features). It is great for all learners including those with dyslexia and SEN. The Phonics section helps early learners to get started. StarSpell runs on any device.

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StarSpell, used by teachers to help pupils of all ages learn to spell, at home and in school. Great for dyslexics.

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For more ideas and tips, visit Gina Davies Autism Centre on Facebook. Photographs and videos of ideas can also be found on YouTube and Pinterest

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Attention Autism - What's in the Box? Elmer

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Attention Autism - What's in the Box? Elmer

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Using Attention Autism techniques, Kellie has created an engaging session where you'll find out what's in the box, watch as she creates a colourful rainbow and listen to a story about a patchwork Elephant, Elmer

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Attention Autism - what's in the box, rainbow activity and 'Elmer' story

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Attention Autism - What's in the box? Rain activity and 'My Friend the Weather Monster' story

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Attention Autism - What's in the box? Rain activity and 'My Friend the Weather Monster' story

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Using Attention Autism techniques, Kellie has created an engaging session where you'll find out what's in the box, watch her make rain and listen to her read the story 'My Friend the Weather Monster'

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Attention Autism - what's in the box, rain activity and 'My Friend the Weather Monster' story

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Amazing Things Project

Short animation explains ADHD through the eyes of amazing ADHD'er Molly aimed at school children to help them understand the condition beyond the misconceptions that most adults have these days. It is important to note that everyone’s experience is different and medication does not work or may not be an option for everyone.

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What It's Like Living on the Autism Spectrum (Full Episode)

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What It's Like Living on the Autism Spectrum (Full Episode)

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What It's Like Living on the Autism Spectrum (Full Episode)

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Amazing Things Happen! - Introduction to Autism

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Amazing Things Happen! - Introduction to Autism

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Introduction to autism that aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance in future generations.

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For Operation Ouch autism awareness month special, Dr Xand and Dr Chris are trying out the VR autism simulator to experience what it's like to have autism.

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Autism Awareness Month - Autism Simulator | Operation Ouch | Science for Kids

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This animation was produced by the British Dyslexia Association and funded by the Department for Education. It seeks to preempt misconceptions among young audiences by shedding light on the real challenges dyslexic children face whilst also acknowledging their strengths and potential.

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Listen to children from different backgrounds share their unique experiences of the autistic spectrum in their own words.

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Amazing Kids - Autistic Spectrum Condition (Better audio levels)

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This dyslexia simulation can provide us with some insight into what it's like to be dyslexic. At the very least, it should create some empathy for the dyslexic and their experience. This dyslexia simulation is not what dyslexics actually see; however, it simulates difficulties in phonological awareness, which is considered one of the essential features of dyslexia. As a dyslexic myself, it is also important to me to tell people about the mental health side of dyslexia.

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Bones - including Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) - Brittle Bones

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Bones - including Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) - Brittle Bones

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Bones - including Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) - Brittle Bones

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All about BREAKING Bones! | Compilation | Science for Kids | Operation Ouch

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SENDIASS Webinars: What is an EHCP and does my child need one?

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SENDIASS Webinars: What is an EHCP and does my child need one?

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SENDIASS Webinars: What is an EHCP and does my child need one? - Find out details about SEN Support entitlements and applying for an EHCP via this webinar!

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SENDIASS Webinars: What is an EHCP and does my child need one?

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SENDIASS Webinars: Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments

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SENDIASS Webinars: Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments

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SENDIASS Webinars: Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments - Find out details about each step of the assessment process and timescales via this webinar!

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SENDIASS Webinars: Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments

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SENDIASS Webinars: Annual Review of an EHC Plan

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SENDIASS Webinars: Annual Review of an EHC Plan

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SENDIASS Webinars: Annual Review of an EHC Plan - Find out details about each step of the Annual Review process and timescales via this webinar!

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SENDIASS Webinars: Annual Review of an EHC Plan

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What is an Education, Health and Social Care (EHC) plan? 

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What is an Education, Health and Social Care (EHC) plan? 

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Developed by the Council for Disabled Children, an easy to follow short animation for parents, practitioners and others who want to quickly learn about the education health and care (EHC) planning process.

What is an Education, Health and Social Care (EHC) plan?

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What is an Education, Health and Social Care (EHC) plan? (updated 2019)

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Education, Health and Care Plan Annual Review Animation

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Education, Health and Care Plan Annual Review Animation

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An animation for parents on the Annual Review process to help understand procedures.

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Education, Health and Care Plan Annual Review Animation

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Information, Advice and Support (IAS) service

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Information, Advice and Support (IAS) service

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IAS services provide information, advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (also known as SEND) and their parents. The information, advice and support IAS services provide can be about education, health and social care. The service will make sure you understand what support and services you are entitled to and how to access this. Children and young people with SEND can contact or visit their service independently or through their parents.

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What is an Information, Advice and Support (IAS) service?

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Preparing to tell a child or teenager that someone they’re close to isn’t going to get better can be very difficult. We have advice to help support you.

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Support is available for you and your family. If you need more support, it is important to ask for help. You can talk to your doctor or another healthcare professional about this.

Healthcare professionals

Cancer doctors and specialist nurses can offer support and advice. You can also talk to your GP if you need emotional support, whether you are the person with cancer or a relative.

Sometimes it is easier to talk to someone who is not directly involved. Your specialist or GP can usually refer you to a counsellor or psychologist.

Your local hospice will have different services to support you and your family. You do not need to be in the hospice to be able to use these services. They can also offer support for your family after you have died.

Schools and clubs

It is very important for school or nursery teachers and school club staff to be aware of the cancer diagnosis in the family and of any additional support children may need. Tell the teachers what you have told your children and what sort of support you think they may need. It is important that children get the same message from everyone.

This will help teachers understand any unusual or difficult behaviour and be sensitive to your child's needs. If children know the school is aware, it can help them feel less alone. You could also tell the school nurse. They will be able to help with emotional support for your child. Let your children know who you are going to tell and why.

Supporting teenagers in their education

Teenagers may be facing exams or coursework at school, college or university. They may find it difficult to keep up with their studies. It is important that their teachers or tutors know what is happening so they can offer extra support. If your teenager has exams coming up, you could talk to their teacher about how they are coping and what can be done to support them during the exams. In some situations, exam marking might be adjusted to take into account what your teenager is going through emotionally.

You should speak to your teenager before contacting their school. School or college may be one of the few places where things still feel normal, and they may be hesitant about letting people know. Asking them will also show them that you are telling them everything and including them. You can reassure that them the school will be sensitive to their needs and keep the information confidential. Teachers and staff may notice issues or behaviours that are not always apparent at home. They can offer support if your child is not coping.

For teenagers who are looking after someone who is ill, we have information about being a young carer for someone with cancer.

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Preparing a child or teenager for loss - Macmillan Cancer Support

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Get advice on preparing a child when their parent, relative or loved one is near to the end of life. Learn about how to get support and how to help them cope.

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Supporting a child when someone is dying

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Supporting a child when someone is dying

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Even young children can pick up on how people around them are feeling and changes in routine, whether you have told them what is happening or not. These changes can feel very worrying and frightening, but there are ways that you can help them to cope.

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When someone in the family is dying, children often see practical changes happening around them. They may see their normal family routine changing, health professionals visiting, and roles within the family changing - perhaps as the person who is dying plays a less active role and others step in.

At the same time, there are emotional changes, as family members may already be starting to grieve and struggling to cope with their own emotions. Children normally pick up on all these changes, and can become very worried and frightened.

Finding the best way to support them through this time can help them to cope when the person they care about eventually dies.

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Supporting a child when someone is dying

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Even young children can pick up on how people are feeling and changes in routine, but there are ways you can help them cope when a loved one is dying.

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https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/ocd/

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterised by anxiety-provoking thoughts (‘obsessions’), and repetitive or ritual behaviours (‘compulsions’). Find out more about this condition, what help is available and how you can support your child.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Parent Guide

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Find out what OCD is, how it might impact your child’s mental health, what help and treatment is available and how you can support your child at home.

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OCD-UK's Young Ambassadors

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During our online conference last year, we hosted a meeting with some of our young ambassadors. The meeting was called 'to the recently diagnosed' and consisted of a selection of our young ambassadors giving their best advice and top tips to other young people who have recently been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

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Welcome to OCD Action

The UK's Largest OCD Charity

For over 25 years OCD Action has been delivering frontline services which make a tangible and long-term difference to the lives of people with OCD, their families, carers and friends. OCD Action has a vision of a time when OCD is well understood and everyone gets the treatment and the support they need, when they need it.
With the OCD community, we are fighting for this.

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The UK's Largest OCD Charity

For over 25 years OCD Action has been delivering frontline services which make a tangible and long-term difference to the lives of people with OCD, their families, carers and friends. OCD Action has a vision of a time when OCD is well understood and everyone gets the treatment and the support they need, when they need it.
With the OCD community, we are fighting for this.

OCD is serious and debilitating, but it is treatable with the right support

The demand for our services has never been greater. WITH YOUR SUPPORT, WE ARE ABLE TO HELP EVEN MORE PEOPLE LIVING WITH OCD.
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What's new at OCD Action

Our Response to The King's Speech
7th November 2023

Today's King's Speech omitted any mention of the Mental Health Bill, a significant piece of legislation vital for the protection and treatment of people experiencing mental health crises in the UK. Here's why it matters.

2023 National Conference
21st July 2023

Tickets are now on sale for the OCD Action 2023 National Conference! Join us in Central London on Saturday 7th October for a day of cutting edge research, expert insights... Continue reading.

Service Improvement Survey
30th June 2023

Are you a person of colour living with OCD or a related condition? We'd love to hear from you. Have your voice heard by taking our survey and helping us to improve our services. Find out more.

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LONDON LANDMARKS 2024

calling all runners to take part in this exciting half marathon IN LONDON!

Limited places are now available for this uplifting and beautiful run through the sights of London!

Starting at Trafalgar Square, passing St Paul's and the City, and finishing at Westminster, this race is always a festival of sights and sounds. Don't miss out - sign up today!

Date: Sunday 3rd April 2024
Entry fee: £40
Fundraising target: £350

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OCD Action's Vision

OCD Action works for a society where OCD is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information is readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help.

We are here because OCD tears families apart and leaves people isolated and exhausted. OCD ruins lives. It is a sad fact that many people with OCD delay seeking help. They put up with it for too long, perhaps thinking that nothing can be done or just not knowing where to turn. OCD Action believes in taking action. We want people affected by OCD to seek help, to understand their treatment options and find the support and motivation they need to fight back. OCD is treatable, it can get better.

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Suite 506-507 Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7ET. Registered charity No: 1154202.

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THE UK'S LARGEST OCD CHARITY. We provide support and information to anybody affected by OCD. You are not alone - reach out for support today.

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WHAT IS THIS GUIDE ALL ABOUT? This guide is for parents who have a child who is suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It is about how OCD may impact on their lives at school or college and how you can help.

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This guide explains a little more about OCD and some of the ways that you can deal with it at school. You can find more on our website and even chat online with others. So get on to www.ocdaction.org.uk/school. See you there.” - Tom (year 9)

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WHAT IS THIS GUIDE ALL ABOUT? There are currently around 130,000 young people at school in the UK with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Many try to hide their upsetting symptoms, frightened about what would happen if they opened up to their friends or a teacher

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Play a game to take your mind off difficult things and have some fun. Browse games or select a type of game you'd like to play, eg Arcade, Puzzles and quizzes.

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Play a game to take your mind off difficult things and have some fun. Browse games below or select a type of game you'd like to play, eg Arcade, Puzzles and quizzes.

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However you're feeling, we’re here to help. Take your mind off things with games, use our tools to find ways to cope or get creative and let your feelings out. It’s all in your handy toolbox.

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We are here for you

Whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, we’re here to help.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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We are here for you
Whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, we’re here to help.