Below is a selection of web site links that we hope you will find useful.
If you have any suggestions for web sites that you have found useful please let us know.
Free Resources Sites
- Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies (C4LPT)
Directory of Learning Tools 2011. Over 2,000 tools for learning and working in education and the workplace. The site was set up by Jane Hart as a free resource site on the use of new technologies for learning and performance. It has now become one of the world's most visited learning sites on the Web.
 HelpKidzLearn
HelpKidzLearn is a web site full of free software and resources from Inclusive Technology.
- Ideas To Inspire
'Ideas to Inspire' is a collection of collaborative presentations, which offer a large number of ideas for engaging lesson activities. They are the result of the collaboration of teachers from all around the world.
- iPad Apps - Flo Longhorn
‘My favourite Apps for very special learners‘ a useful PDF document from Flo Longhorn for those of you with an iPad or iPod Touch. The apps listed are all free or about 59p.
- iPad Apps for Children With Special Needs
Many of the apps offered for iPhones and iPads aren't just for fun or everyday organization -- they're designed specifically to make life easier for people with special needs, by making communication or behavior management or health management easier. Check out these special-needs apps that have been mentioned on the About.com web site.
- Knee Bouncers
Educational games, fun and activities to stimulate your baby, toddler or Pre-school child and begin the learning process.
- Living made easy for children
If you are a parent or carer of a disabled child, or a healthcare professional looking for ideas, advice and information about daily living equipment then this web site is a wonderful resource that you can trust.
- Netbuddy
Supporting children and adults with learning disabilities. Netbuddy is an award-winning site for swapping practical tips and information on all aspects of supporting people with learning disabilities.
- Pixlr - Online Photo Editor
Pixlr Editor is a free online photo editor with a prefessional touch. Fix, adjust and filter your images. Manage your images in your browser, no registration required!
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Priory Woods School
Priory Woods School and Arts College is an all age community special school situated in east Middlesbrough.
- NorthernGrid
SENSwitcher - Accessible Special Needs Software.
- Schoolsworld.tv
 Teacher’s TV Re-launched as Schools World 11th May 2011. Teachers TV is back free for anyone to view. Ten Alps was the major provider of the service and has subsequently negotiated a ‘non-exclusive distribution agreement’ with the Department of Education to provide its’ entire library of 3,500 training videos to UK users, including parents and children.
- Special Educational Needs ICT Directory
The sen / ict directory has been set up to gather information and resources surrounding special needs. Teachers and parents can list useful websites and online resources. Companies can submit themselves and their products such as software, hardware and equipment, along with jobs and events that may interest you.
- Teaching Ideas
Teaching Ideas has thousands of free lesson ideas, activities and resources which you can use in your classroom or even at home.
- VICTA
(Visually Impaired Children taking Action) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports visually impaired children and young people by providing funding for equipment (CCTV’s, laptops, Braillers, sensory toys etc) and for vacation schemes such as those run by Action for the Blind.
- Whizz-Kidz
Their aim is to ensure that every disabled child has an opportunity to be something special…a kid. There are an estimated 70,000 disabled children and young people in the UK waiting for a wheelchair that fits their young lives. That’s where we come in. Whizz-Kidz provides disabled children with the essential wheelchairs and other mobility equipment they need to lead fun and active childhoods.
Specialist Suppliers of Special Needs Toys and Play
- The Big Sensory Catalogue
The Big Sensory Catalogue has catapulted Kirton Healthcare from being a supplier of sensory products to being the UK authority and leading provider of sensory environments, equipment and advice. Now in its sixth edition, the Big Sensory Catalogue brings together more than 1,000 products.
- cactuskids.com
CactusKids.com is a special needs company that sells fun and educational software for students with disabilities from birth all the way to adulthood. Their software programs utilize assistive technologies like switch access and scanning to give users access to a wide variety of fun programs, including cause and effect and switch training up through early mathematics, literacy and arcade-style games.
- Clarke's Safety Mirrors Ltd
Manufacturers of flat safety mirrors suitable for environments where glass mirrors would be impractical or a safety hazard. Materials used are shatterproof acrylic, virtually unbreakable polycarbonate and unbreakable stainless steel.
- Dream Racer
Produce switch adapted technology that helps put children and young adults in control. The switches and products they design let them use their body movements to control racing cars, PlayStation games, PC access, Soundbeam equipment and, for younger children, award winning switch adapted toys, train sets and bubble machines.
- Fledglings
Fledglings is a national charity which aims to assist parents and carers of disabled children, or those with additional needs of any kind, by identifying, sourcing and supplying practical, affordable products to address every day issues.
- Inclusive Technology
Inclusive Technology provides the very best special educational needs software, switches and computer access devices, simple communication aids and assistive technology for learners with a physical disability, sensory impairment or learning difficulty. As well as their own resources they also supply products from AbleNet, AMDi, Crick, IntelliTools, Keytools, Maxess, Mayer Johnson, SoftTouch, Traxsys, Widgit and others.
- National Association of Toys & Leisure Libraries
The Association has over 35 years experience in helping toy and leisure libraries as well as working across the voluntary and statutory sector developing policy and using our expertise to promote the value of play and leisure opportunities for all.
- ROMPA®
ROMPA has been designing and installing high quality, tailor-made facilities for over 25 years. ROMPA offers a wide range of Sensory Integration resources for everyone, including options for the home and classroom.
- SenseToys
From educational wooden toys for pre-schoolers to games for special needs children and gifts for autistic children, SenseToys helps you find exactly what you need. With play tips and ideas for each toy, you can help your child have fun while learning through play.
- The Sensory Company
The Sensory Company manufacture bespoke Sensory Rooms and sensory equipment such as bubble tubes, fibre optics and lots more to suit all budgets. They also offer a free no obligation design and quotation service.
- SpaceKraft
SpaceKraft was primarily established to develop and manufacture a full range of sensory products that provide genuine solutions for carers and teachers who face the difficult challenges of special needs people.
- StoryPhones - MP3 Audio System
The multi-award winning MP3 audio system for children – a powerful learning tool to make listening easy and help your children to develop their language, communication, listening and literacy skills.
- TFH UK (Special Needs Toys)
TFH present a large range of Special Needs Toys, from mobile Multi-Sensory, to Swings, Trampolines and other Sensory Integration kit, Switches, Rewards and small Sensory toys. With over 1,000 to choose from - they are fun, innovative and often unique!
- True to Life
Special needs, Sensory & Educational Resources. Their product range (Wooden Toys for Indoor Play) is selected for children who may have a physical, sensory or global developmental need.
- Tocki Toys
Their products are designed to help people with a number of different disabilities. They are designed to either stimulate the mind or help as a calming influence for hyper activity. These special needs toys for the disabled are multi-sensory and come in a number of different concepts and designs.
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