[SENco-forum] 21st century skills

Colin,

Have you seen this book?  Is it good?

Mapping SEN: Routes Through Identification to Intervention
by Amanda Kirby

Philippa Bodien

Hi Philippa,

Yes I have seen it, and it's proving quite popular.

Mapping SEN is a book and a CD package.  It provides an analysis tool for
mapping individual needs on CD; a series of record and assessment sheets;
and a set of follow up strategies.

The CD runs in either Windows or MAC OS so should be useable in all schools.
The first chapter is a set of instructions on how to use the software
program to get you started. It looks a bit like a flow chart on screen and
you click on boxes to go further on a particular subject. So it's quite easy
to use.

There is a description of the range of Specific Learning Difficulties that
may present in a classroom with detailed tables on Dyslexia; Dyscalculia;
ADHD; DCD (Dyspraxia); and Asperger.

Dr Kirby then sets out what are "reasonable adjustments" in a bullet point
format for general classroom issues, followed by specific tables for
auditory impairment; visual impairment; social and communication
difficulties; co-ordination difficulties; pupils with poor understanding of
time; poor co-ordination skills; reading and writing difficulties;
underdeveloped life skills; and those who struggle to cope in a classroom
setting.

The follow-up strategy sheets are divided into 5 categories:  Writing
skills; time management; maths and number; social interaction and
communication skills; balance and co-ordination skills.

The book is 64 pages A4 in total, some of which are photocopiable.
Cost £20.00.

I have more stock than Amazon and will happily supply on the same terms to
any member contacting me off forum. Just leave me a message with your full
school address and it will be supplied under invoice. If you want a personal
copy, then please phone on Monday with card details. Please note we are at
Olympia for the TES Education Show on Friday and Saturday (set-up is
tomorrow, Thursday) so if you want to see a copy do pop along to Stand E13.
(I don't expect Philippa to fly in from UAE but who knows.)

Yours

Colin
SEN Marketing