Pupil Support

We are and have been engaged in high profile casework supporting pupils inclusion in a range of LEAs including Lambeth, Islington, Newham, Windsor and Maidenhead, Nottinghamshire, Bolton, South Lanarkshire and Cambridgeshire.

Credo for Support!

Click on above link to view a video on YouTube illuminating the need for thoughtful help and support for anyone who needs it. Thanks to the work of Norman Kunc & Emma Van der Klift.

Listening to Young People

Inclusion: What Young People Tell Us Research by Anne Darby and Ailsa Fairley Compiled by Penny Barratt, Anne Darby, Julia Hayes, Ruth Jobs

Nottingham City Council demonstrated its endorsement of inclusion through consultation and publication of a progresive Inclusion Policy Statement . The statement explicitly adopts the social model of disability with its focus on the removal of barriers. The social model contrasts with the traditional medical model of disability which identifies the individual's impairment as creating a special problem in need of treatment.

This 17 page book presents the views of some of the young people who attend schools in Nottingham. They were encouraged to comment on their experiences of the inclusion process to highlight good practice.

Feedback from a Young person

Dear Colin and Derek,
Many people have helped me with my problems over the years, but no-one has helped me as much as you (and The Circle) have.
Without the Circle (Your own very brilliant invention), I don’t think I’d have made it into year 11 let alone the sixthform.
The Circle has tought me much about respecting other people and their wishes and now I send my respect to you Colin and Derek
Thankyou very much for the Circle.
Jason

We carry out person centred assessments and support strategic and school based planning for the inclusion of all pupils however complex or severe their reputations or support needs! We aim to enhance not replace what local services are trying to provide.

We support families as they strive for the inclusion of their young person in local schools. We carry out inclusive professional educational psychologist assessments for parents and schools. Our assessments are like portaits!

 

Our pupil support processes include:

1. Circles of Friends
2. PATH
3. MAP
4. Circles of Adults
5. Consultation
6. Solution Circles

 

For a fuller discussion of pupil support or to explore possible joint work with Inclusive Solutions telephone Colin Newton (0115 9556045) or Derek Wilson (0115 9567305) or email on inclusive.solutions@ntlworld.com

 

The Inclusion Assistant Helping young people with high level support needs in mainstream education Report and video set produced by Alliance for Inclusive Education

Eleven disabled young people, their parents and supporters were brought together to think about the role of non-teaching assistants in mainstream education. The result is this book and video set which along with the recommendations capture the best thinking of a group of young people and their allies who have pioneered in inclusion and who really know what needs to happen.

 

Check out a journal article on the self esteem of pupils with Down Syndrome revealing the benefits of mainstream education by Catriona Wilson.

Self-Esteem in Children with Down Syndrome in The Mainstream Classroom

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Catriona Wilson (2004)

Institute of Work, Health and Organisations, University of Nottingham.

Catriona also offers advice on writing leaflets for people with learning difficulties:

Advice on publications

"May also be worth looking at the Makaton development project
or Widgit for signs/symbols that are widely used in schools?

An example of a project that has been written for
children with learning disabilities is the Listen Up pack
from Mencap. This is Mencap's pack which aims to help children with
learning disabilities complain about the services that they use.

There are also a number of organisations that work with pre-existing
information to make it more accessible.

For example Working with Words use jargon free language, colour, large
text, symbols, photos and sound to make information more accessible.
They work with organisations such as transport and health providers,
government bodies, independent retailers and service providers to make
their information more accessible. Learning disabled people discuss the
proposed information and help to develop more understandable solutions
using print or audio.

Telephone: 020 8855 6644
Email: workingwith@words01.fsnet.co.uk"

 

 

 

Games Corner

www.SharkBreak.com

Discovery Kids : Good informative and site for pupils of most ages

Cbeebies: Fun site for Primary aged or for those who are young at heart

Dollzmania: Make and dress dolls in many different ways!

Spark Island: Learning adventures Online for nursery and primary aged

How stuff Works : yes how does stuff work?

PBS Kids : Recognisable TV and film characters in stories, games plus!

National Geographic for kids: Lots of fun and facts from around the world

Yahooligans: For those out there with behaviour labels

Disney : Full of much loved Disney characters

Scholastic: American sit will appeal to secondary aged

Playstation : Well it had to be here didn't it...

Neopets: Fun games, activities DIY Neopets

Phoneringsong : for people who like to mess around with mobile phones!