Report of the Transitions Inter-Departmental Working Group
This report sets out action points for Government Departments and Agencys to act collaboratively to improve the transition process.
Report of the Transitions Inter-Departmental Working Group PDF 288kb
Standards and Guidance for Promoting Collaborative Working to Support Children with Special Needs
Developed through a sub-group of the Special Educational Needs Inter-Departmental Group, comprised of representatives from both Education and Health sectors.
The purpose of the document is to promote collaborative working arrangements, at a local and regional level, to ensure that the education and therapy needs of children and young people are met within the special school setting.
Standards and Guidance for Promoting Collaborative Working to Support Children with Special Needs PDF 584kb
Deaf Friendly Schools:- A guide for Principals, Staff & Governors
A guide for parents and staff in mainstream schools who have a deaf child in their school (from Primary to secondaryt). Information on teaching strategies; inclusion; communication; deafness and technical support.
Deaf Friendly Schools:- A Guide for Principals, Staff & Governors PDF 1.28MB
Developing a Dyslexia Friendly Learning Environment
A guide for schools / other educational settings to help teachers and lecturers to identify and provide additional help for those learners with Dyslexia.
Developing a Dyslexia - Friendly Learning Environment PDF 340kb
Autistic Spectrum Disorders - A Guide to Classroom Practice
A guide for teachers and classroom assistants dealing with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders - A Guide to Classroom Practice PDF 562kb
Evaluating Provision for Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Schools
A guide for teachers to assist them in working with children and young people on the autistic spectrum.
Evaluating Provision for Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Schools PDF 685kb
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A Practical Guide for Schools
A guide to provide school staff with information about ADHD and how children with the condition can be helped in school.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A Practical Guide for Schools PDF 4.23MB
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Your Child with ADHD: A Practical Guide for Parents and Carers
This booklet aims to define ADHD and describes its core features. It provides very useful management tips for both pre-school and school age children.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Your Child with ADHD: A Practical Guide for Parents and Carers PDF 655kb
A printed version of these documents can be obtained by contacting
Special Education Branch
Department of Education
Rathgael House
43-45 Balloo Road
Bangor
Co Down
BT19 7PR
TEL 0044 (0)28 9127 9603
Email - mail@deni.gov.uk
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