Useful Resources
Computer Software
- Lexia Reading System: a structured, interactive Reading and Spelling programme. Automatically saves students records. Progress is graphically charted which re-enforces success - www.readingsoftware.com
- Word Mania (Key stages 2 and 3): Mazes and puzzles. Fun with words! www.topologica.com (supplied by R-E-M, Great Western House, Langport, Somerset TA10 9YU
- Spinout Stories (Red and Blue):Stories on 3 levels plus games with words. www.4mation.co.uk (supplied by R-E-M.as above)
- Nessy Learning Programme: a structured, interactive Reading and Spelling programme plus games.
Nessy Games Player: Just the games. Fun! www.nessy.co.uk - Plus, of course Wordshark 3 www.wordshark.co.uk
- Starspell! www.fishermarriott.com
Books
- Download (series) www.risingstars-uk.com
- Usborne Young Puzzles - The Great Search etc. www.usborne.co
Puzzles and Games
- Puzzles and games largely sourced from ‘The Happy Puzzle Company’ www.happypuzzle.co.uk
Other useful website links
- P.A.S.S. objective assessment of pupil attitudes - www.pass-survey.co.uk
- Teachernet.gov.uk - Special Education needs and disability
- Special Education Needs in DASP - A guide to sources, resources and expertise.
(500kb) - The National Autistic Society - Champion the rights and interests of all people with autism
- Wessex Autistic Society - Local branch of the National Autistic Society. Information about their education, support and care services for people with autistic spectrum disorders.
- Westfield Technology College, Dorset.
Other useful links on the Accessibility page
