Cognition and learning
Cognition and Learning needs may involve difficulties with the skills needed for effective learning such as use of:
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Language, memory and reasoning skills
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Sequencing and organisational skills
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An understanding of number
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Problem-solving and concept development skills
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Fine and gross motor skills
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Independent learning skills
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Exercising choice
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Decision making
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Information processing
Children may have a specific learning disability, such as dyscalculia, or dyspraxia.
Specific learning need support:
Craneswater Junior school one minute guides to dyscalculia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia.
Online English resources
Literacy support for dyslexia that follows the Science of Reading | Nessy - Nessy reading and spelling
Oxford Owl for Home: help your child learn at home - Oxford Owl - Online reading resources
Words for Life | National Literacy Trust | Words for Life – quizzes, activities and reading resources
Videos | Michael Rosen – watch and listen to a range of poetry
Watch & Listen - The World of David Walliams – listen to David Walliams’ stories
Have some fun | BookTrust - quizzes, activities and reading resources
Online maths resources:
Numberblocks - CBeebies - BBC – sing along and learn about numbers
NumBots | Motivational maths practice for schools and families. – a fun way to practise understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction.
Parent resources | Maths workbooks | White Rose Maths – information for parents
Maths lessons for Key Stage 1 students - Oak National Academy (thenational.academy) – maths lessons for KS1
Other useful online resources
Specialist lessons - Oak National Academy (thenational.academy) – specialist classroom for children with additional needs.
Apps:
1-minute maths app | White Rose Maths - helps children build greater number confidence and fluency.