This PowerPoint is designed for SEN students (age 10+) and primary learners. It uses simple language, clear visuals, and short sentences to help students understand the problem of plastic pollution.
The presentation includes:
. What plastic pollution is
. Easy-to-read facts about plastic and how it harms the Earth
. The effects of plastic on animals, oceans, and people
. Simple solutions – what we can all do to help
It encourages discussion, questions, and real-life thinking, making it perfect for PSHE, science, or environmental lessons.
This presentation helps learners build awareness, language skills, and confidence in talking about how to care for our planet.
This resource includes a printable set of colourful semantics cards. These cards are based around the story The Enormous Crocodile. They were created with SEND learners in mind, however these cards can be used to support sentence formation for learners of any age.
This resource includes a printable set of colourful semantics cards. These cards are based around the topic of sea pollution. They were created with SEND learners in mind, however these cards can be used to support sentence formation for learners of any age.
This resource includes a printable set of colourful semantics cards. These cards are based around the topic of time and routine , they include images to support each sentence. They were created with SEND learners in mind, however these cards can be used to support sentence formation for learners of any age.
Plastic Pollution Sorting Activity – SEN & Primary Friendly with Visual Supports
Help your students explore the impact of plastic on our planet with this interactive sorting activity, specially designed for SEN and Primary learners.
What’s Included:
Bright, engaging visual cards featuring everyday items (with Widgit-style symbols)
Sorting mats labeled Good for the Earth and Bad for the Earth.
Perfect for:
Teaching environmental awareness in a simple, accessible way
Building sorting, categorising , and reasoning skills
Supporting communication and vocabulary development through visuals.
Use in 1:1, small group, or whole-class settings
✔ SEN-friendly with clear visuals and simple language
✔ Encourages meaningful conversations about caring for the environment
Help your learners make eco-friendly choices—one symbol at a time!
Ages: 5–11 and suitable for older learners working at an early development level
Ideal for: Eco topics, PSHE, science, and life skills lessons
Ready to use – no prep needed!
Weekend Away Activity Pack – Life Skills for Older SEN Learners
Plan the perfect weekend with a friend, from booking to budgeting!
This engaging Weekend Away Activity Pack is designed to help older SEN learners develop essential English, Maths, and life skills through a fun, practical scenario.
Students will work through four structured tasks that take them through the full process of planning a weekend away:
Find a Place to Stay : Search for suitable accommodation and complete a booking form template using real or simulated options.
Create an Itinerary : Research places to visit, activities to do, and note down timings and costings using the itinerary sheet provided.
Packing List : Think ahead and write a clear, organised list of everything they need to bring.
Outfit Shopping : Use online shops to choose a suitable outfit for the trip and calculate the total cost.
The pack includes:
A Scenario Sheet with clear instructions and real-life context
A Booking Form Template
An Itinerary Template
A Packing List Template
Perfect for promoting independence, decision-making, and budgeting skills, this resource is ideal for Functional Skills learners, life skills lessons, or transition preparation.
Supports learning in:
English : reading, writing, and comprehension
Maths : budgeting, calculating totals, using prices and times
Life Skills: planning, organisation, using online tools, and making realistic choices
Empower your learners to take charge of their own adventure with this practical, relatable task!
Valentine’s Day Colourful Semantics – Sentence Building with a Sweet Twist! Perfect for SEN & Primary Learners
Celebrate love, kindness, and communication with this Valentine’s Day Colourful Semantics activity, specially designed to support SEN and Primary learners with visual, engaging sentence building.
What’s Included:
A themed set of colour-coded sentence cards:
Who? What doing? What? Where? (with Widgit-style symbols)
Valentine’s-themed vocabulary: e.g. The girl, is giving, a card, in the classroom
Printable word cards
Visual supports to encourage independence and communication
Perfect for:
Supporting speech, language, and communication needs
Encouraging themed writing and storytelling
Linking with PSHE, English, and seasonal celebrations
Use in 1:1 sessions, group work, or as part of a festive classroom display
SEN-friendly with clear visuals and consistent colour coding
Fun and engaging way to practise sentence structure
Encourages expressive language with a seasonal twist
Ages: 4+ and suitable for older learners working at an early development level
Ideal for: English, Speech and Language, PSHE, SEND, and seasonal learning
Instantly downloadable – just print, cut, and spread the love!
This resource contains 3 differentiated sets of instructions to make apple doughnuts, to support creating and following instructions. I made this resource for my SEND learners, however it would also work great for a primary class too.
The resource contains:
Instructions that only contain words.
Instructions that contain words and symbols.
Instructions that contain pictures, words and symbols.
Colourful Semantics Word Board – Cut & Sort Sentence Builder for SEN & Primary
Make sentence building simple, visual, and engaging with this Colourful Semantics Word Board, specially created for SEN and Primary learners.
What’s Included:
A4 Colourful Semantics word board with four colour-coded sections:
Who? (orange) What doing? (yellow) What? (green) Where? (blue)
Designed to be cut into 3 separate strips
Features Widgit-style symbols and accessible language for all learners
Perfect for:
Supporting sentence structure and communication development
Encouraging learners to build and speak or write full sentences
Boosting vocabulary, grammar, and confidence
Use in speech and language sessions, English lessons, or SEND interventions
Supports visual learners and students with speech, language, or literacy needs
Durable and ideal for repeated use in class, 1:1, or at home
With visual clarity and structure, this word board helps learners form sentences like:
“The boy (who) is eating (doing) an apple (what) in the kitchen (where).”
Ages: 4+ and suitable for older learners working at an early development level
Ideal for: Speech and Language, English, SEND, and EAL support
Print, cut, laminate – and start building meaningful sentences today!
All About Me Pack – For Older SEN Learners Starting College
(Editable for Year 7 Students)
This All About Me Pack is designed to help older students with special educational needs share important information about themselves as they prepare to start college. It’s simple to use and helps teachers and support staff get to know their students better.
The pack includes:
All About Me Page - where learners write their name and home address
Question Page - to help you get to know your students likes, dislikes, and personality
Life Skills Self-Assessment Checklist - learners reflect on what skills they already have and what they might need help with
Learning Goals Page - a space for students to say what they would like to learn in college
The pack is black and white, so it’s printer-friendly and easy to photocopy.
This resource can also be used as an assessment tool to check:
If a student knows their personal details
Their handwriting and sentence writing skills
What life skills they already use
Their future goals and ambitions
Perfect for transition sessions, induction week, or first-day activities.
You can also adapt it easily for Year 7 students moving into secondary school.
Social Stories Pack – School Holidays, Returning to School & Starting College (SEN Support)
Support smoother transitions for SEN students with this comprehensive Social Stories pack!
This carefully designed resource includes three social stories to help students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) navigate key changes in their education journey:
Preparing for the School Holidays – Helps students understand and manage the change in routine and what to expect during the summer break.
Returning to School – Eases anxiety by explaining what happens when school starts again, reinforcing familiar routines and expectations.
Starting College – Perfect for students transitioning to a new educational setting, this story explains what college is, what might be different, and how they can feel more confident and prepared.
Each social story is:
Clear and accessible – Written in simple, SEN-friendly language.
Visual and engaging – Includes supportive images to aid understanding and engagement.
Flexible and editable – Provided in an editable format so you can tailor it to suit individual students or settings.
Whether you’re a teacher, SENCO, or parent/carer, this pack is ideal for supporting students through times of change, reducing anxiety, and helping them feel calm and confident.
Suitable for KS2, KS3, and Post-16
Perfect for end-of-term preparation, transition planning, or back-to-school support