Ipad Apps
Apps for learners with Dyslexia or reading and writing difficulties.
Literacy Based Games
www.phonicsplay.co.uk
– phonics games and activities for each phonics phase
www.mrthorne.com
– phonics film clips and game ideas
www.readingeggs.co.uk
– interactive reading games and activities
www.fictionexpress.co.uk
– ebooks and interactive reading activities
www.oxfordowl.co.uk
– interactive ebooks, maths and literacy games
Maths Based Games
www.mathletics.co.uk
– maths games and activities (requires subscription)
www.ttrockstars.com
– times table practice
www.mathseeds.co.uk
– maths games, songs and activities (requires subscription)
www.mangahigh.com
– maths games and challenges
(many KS2 children already have a school subscription for this)
Further Information for Parents
www.ican.org.uk
– information about communication struggles
www.maxifunclub.com
– a local organisation that organises activities for pupils with SEN in the local area
www.makaton.org
– a charity supporting the use of Makaton : this is the use of signs and symbols to teach communication, language and literacy skills to people with communication and learning difficulties
www.colourblindawareness.org
– a point of reference for people seeking information about colour blindness
www.mumsnet.com/special-needs
– information and advice to help you access support, both practical and financial and about getting a diagnosis, common questions, special educational needs, statementing and more.
www.includemetoo.org.uk
– information and support for inclusion of marginalised children with SEN (including BAME)
www.alopeciaonline.org.uk/kids-and-teens.asp
– information for children about Alopecia
https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/overview
– government documentation for SEN