Pupil Home Learning

We have seen an interest in parents wanting us to provide homework for their children to do outside school hours.

Many of our pupils cannot do written work and it would not be useful for them to be sent this type of work back home. For those who can undertake simple worksheets we also know that there is a limit to the quantity it is useful for our pupils to do.

It is extremely useful for young people with learning difficulties to practice their skills through practical tasks.

COGNITIVE HOME LEARNING

• Playing a simple board game with a family member
• Looking at a book or magazine
• Visiting a library to select a book
• Using iPads and tablets
• Using Websites for Learning
• Fun Maths outside of School
• Write/Type/Choose pictures of their weekend news

COMMUNICATION HOME LEARNING

• Talking
• Signalong Signing
• PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• iPad Apps for communication
• Objects of Reference
• Visual Schedules

INDEPENDENCE HOME LEARNING

• Becoming more independent in all aspects of their own personal care
• Helping with cooking
• Laying the table for a family meal
• Tidying their room
• Making a bed
• Helping with shopping
• Helping with household tasks such as laundry
• Using Symbol Schedules & Reminder Strips to help with independence
• Tidy up after themselves
• Wash up
• Put things away

PHYSICAL & CREATIVE HOME LEARNING

• Exercise or sport, especially with other young people
• Choosing music to listen to
• Arts and Crafts
• Singing
• Website Links