Dear IncludED community,

Welcome to your February edition of the includED Newsletter. 

Read on for: 

• Have Your Say
• Updated Training Programme
• SandboxAR Immersive Technology
• Inclusion Case Study - Whitefield Primary, Liverpool
• The Dyslexia Show
• The Sleep Charity

'Have your Say' Prize Draw Winners!

Thank you to all those who entered the 'Have your Say' Prize Draw, we hope you continue to enjoy and benefit from all the content we share in this newsletter. 

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the bundle of the 5 Chromebooks and 5 licences for Helperbird Pro Accessibility Tools was Chipping Hill Primary School! 

To have a chance to win our next prize draw sign up for our monthly Inclusion Newsletter!

Our Updated Training Programme

Trauma Informed Approach for Schools

25th February at 9:00-11:30

This course will support school staff to implement trauma-informed and mentally healthy practices into their schools.

Promoting Staff Wellbeing for Sustainable Positive Outcomes

29th April at 9:00-11:30

This course will cover all aspects of teacher mental health, including the debilitating symptoms of burnout and how to build in the protective factors that support a healthy workforce. 

iPad: Out of the Box Accessibility Features to Support All Learners

9th March at 15:45-16:45

In this online session, you will learn to unlock the potential of an iPad by exploring a range of accessibility features that are found within it.

Spotlight Resource of The Month – Sandbox AR Immersive Technology 

We are working in partnership with Discovery Education to offer a new Immersive Augmented Reality technology platform to all schools. Click here for a support portal to explain the amazing opportunities and early emergent examples of how some educators are integrating the featuring into everyday curriculum-related learning activities

Pilot Project Opportunities

We are seeking interested teachers working in a SEND context to assess and support the application of this technology in a range of SEND contexts. If you would like to receive bespoke support for exploring the possibilities with your students, please get in touch to discuss this via contentsupport@lgfl.net (N.B The app is free of charge but a certain specification of iPad is required to run the Sandbox AR platform. Click here to find out more).

Inclusion Case Study - Whitefield Primary School - Liverpool 

Whitefield Primary School in Liverpool has been awarded the Primary Provision category at Nasen's fifth annual Awards and was shortlisted for the Early Years Provision category also.

We have been working with Whitefield and captured a case study featuring Inclusion Manager and Deputy Head, Marie Beale.

Marie discusses how they've used their LGfL subscription to support their students with a range of needs, including using one-to-one devices to support learning. Watch the video below:

The Dyslexia Show 

LGfL is a lead sponsor of The Dyslexia Show, Europe’s Largest Dyslexia Event between the 25th-26th March 2022 at the NEC Conference Centre in Birmingham. This unique national exhibition is dedicated to the field of dyslexia and associated conditions, supporting both educators and parents.

Do also remember that we have a series of poster called 'IncludEd in Your Classroom' with one of the posters designed for supporting dyslexic learners.

We also have a OneNote "Dyslexia Resource Booklet" created by dyslexia experts for anyone supporting a learner with dyslexia. The booklet is a reference guide to a wide range of information and interventions which can be used to support dyslexic learners. 

Inspire with iPad - an iPad Support Portal

We have created a new support portal for teachers working with, or considering investing in, iPad at school. The portal offers a structured insight from expert senior leader and practioners from within the LGfL community and features advice about inclusive approaches with iPad.

The Sleep Charity - Helpline To Share With Parents of Children Who Struggle With Sleep

Many young people and their families struggle with sleep. Many learners with special needs face additional challenges to sleep. This can add to the stress and pressure many parents of SEND learners are already under.  But there is help at hand.

The National Sleep helpline is run by trained sleep advisors who can talk to parents and help them identify new ideas to try, or signpost to support services, if appropriate.

 The helpline is open 5 nights a week, Sunday to Thursday, 7-9pm and the number is 03303 530 541. You can read more by clicking the button below:

Recent Blog Posts

• LGfL Amplify 
• Children's Mental Health Week 7th - 13th February 2022
• National Storytelling Week

Keep well and always remember the IncludED service is here to support you. 

The IncludED Team

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