The information below may be appropriate for primary and/or secondary pupils according to age, stage and individual needs.
Websites
Information on different types of play and how settings can facilitate play
- Play types toolkit – Play Scotland
- The British Psychological Society - barriers to utilising play-based learning
- Strengthening learning in early childhood education - Learning through play
- The importance of play – Children with SEND
- Championing and supporting the rights of all children and young people to have access to high-quality inclusive play opportunities – Oxon Play
- Practical ideas, SEND advice and downloadable play resources - SEN resources blog
- Sensory play – Sensory ideas for SEND
- The importance of play – cambspborochildrenshealth.nhs.uk
- What is sensory play and why is it important? - Action For Children
- What is the play cycle? - Smartkidz Play and Learn
Self-help resources
- Making play inclusive - Sense Toolkit
Training
Online drop-in sessions are an opportunity to discuss individual pupils with the DSCN advisory team on a no names basis and will be available monthly between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Book a 20-minute slot on the website
The importance of learning through play. Access training through SENDCast Podcast
Specialist support in school
Educational psychology service
- Bespoke training for schools and settings.
- Joint problem solving/psychological consultation around a specific case or issue.
- Whole class /whole school interventions
Find out more about what is available on the Family Information Service