Early years resources and training
Professionals
- the training required will depend upon the underlying cause(s) of the independence needs and professionals should refer to the most relevant area of need within the wider toolkit
Assessment and target setting
- valuing SEND toolkit - accessed through LSCP website
- refer to other areas of needs for a wide range of assessment tools, selecting the one which relates to the underlying cause of impendent needs
Useful support for parents
- Signpost the parent to support from their local Children's Centre
- Lincolnshire Heath Visitors Single Point of Access number 01522 843000
- Health Visitors 0-19 service also have a Facebook page which is full of useful information
- Ambitious about Autism Parent Toolkit
- ERIC – support for Parents and Carers with continence
- The portage website has a number of parent leaflets to support children with learning independence skills such as using a spoon
- Call Scotland – Inclusive Learning Resources
- iPad Apps for Learners with Complex Additional Support Needs
- a list of free or inexpensive apps for developing a range of learning skills
- Funky feet dance and movement videos
- KIDS - Early Support and Learning Provision sessions for children with disabilities/complex health needs.
- VoiceAbility - Advocacy Service for children, young people and their families
- Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum
- Thomas Centre - short breaks for CWD
- Every-One - short breaks for CWD at Butlins, Skegness
