Kear Useful links for parents
Technology and Accessibility
Free Accessibility Software for Use at Home
IVONA Digital Reader (Power Point detailing how to access in school and from home)
CALL Scotland – Technology Support in Accessing Teaching and Learning
My Study Bar (a group of free portable Windows apps put into one package to support learners with literacy difficulties)
Microsoft Immersive Reader – this interactive guide covers all the ways to use Immersive Reader with apps like:
Microsoft Word
Office Lens
Onenote
Microsoft Teams
Literacy and Numeracy
Audible – Free Talking Books for Teens
BBC Skillswise – Maths and Numeracy
BBC Skillswise – English and Literacy
Maths and English Resources BGE
Breaking News – activities at 7 different levels
Support
Communicating with an Autistic Child: A Parent's Guide
CALL Scotland – Home Learning Support for Parents
Glasgow Dyslexia Support Service
Scotland Action on Hearing Loss
CALL Scotland – Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning
Subject Resources
BBC – Secondary School Subject Resources
BBC Bitesize – digital Senior Phase materials accessible with a screen reader
Free, funny Study Guides for a range of subjects (Shmoop)
Free Video Links to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Resources
Alternative Assessment Arrangements (AAAs)
Mental Health and Wellbeing