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Post Primary Teaching and Learning Resources 

Teachers - please click on the following links to access various resources, we hope you find them useful! Check out our Post Primary Padlet 

 Building Connectedness In Our School Communities

Now Available Building Connectedness 1

“Building Connectedness In Our School Communities” is a series on online talks that are now available for post primary schools throughout Co. Wexford.  Wexford Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC) developed this series of talks and the team here in the HSE Regional Suicide Resource Office is a partner in the initiative.


There are nine individual talks available and they are specifically targeted at teachers, parents and young people with three talks for each cohort.  The talks are of very high quality and feature inputs from professionals in the area of mental health and resilience.  They are a valuable resource for the wider school community especially now as you are dealing with unprecedented times where the issues facing school staff are especially challenging.  To access the talks click here<https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1466&t=59f2e3ef12c434eee685fc56dfdaf0d40859282c&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wexfordcypsc.ie%2Fbuilding-connectedness-in-our-school-communities&r=show>.

If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Barrett, Wexford CYPSC Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Scoilnet

Scoilnet supports Primary and Post-Primary teachers in sharing and finding useful resources for the classroom click here to see the most popular resources in 2020 https://www.scoilnet.ie/review/2020/

 

National Council for Special Education

NCSE has a wide range of supports available to assist parents with remote teaching and learning. 

NCSE supports schools and parents

For teachers in special schools and special classes that are delivering remote teaching and learning

  • NCSE has a number of dedicated advisors in the area of behaviour, autism and other special educational needs. The NCSE is setting up a phone line where teachers in a special school or special class can speak directly to an advisor. This new phone number is 01 603 3233 (from Monday 11 January).
  • NCSE will be developing a brand new suite of short videos for teachers on how best to support children and young people with special educational needs when they are learning remotely. These will include tips and strategies for engaging learners with online learning as well as more general advice about supporting the well-being of students.
  • The NCSE has a Visiting Teacher Service which provides direct support to children who are blind/visually impaired and deaf/hard of hearing and their teachers. This service will continue to be delivered online.
  • Schools can continue to access NCSE online support https://ncse.ie/school-support provided in the form of telephone support, email support, or video conferencing. Teachers in special classes and special schools can request support specific to their needs or the needs of the children in their school/class. Bespoke training is designed by NCSE Advisors, with input from Behaviour Practitioners, OTs and SLTs as required and will be delivered using appropriate online platforms.
  • Schools that established their first ASD Special Class for 2020/21 were assigned a link advisor during the 4-day training course in September/ October 2020. These advisors remain assigned to these classes and are available to provide support and advice to the special class teacher.
  • NCSE will continue to deliver a range of online seminars for teachers https://ncse.ie/for-schools/connect-teacher-professional-learning-events-catalogue covering a range of topics including supporting children with autism in school, positive behaviour management, assistive technology etc. These courses are designed to increase teachers’ capacity to support and teach students with special educational needs.
  • The NCSE has a Visiting Teacher service that provides direct support to children who are blind/visually impaired and deaf/hard of hearing and their teachers. Visiting Teachers continue to be available to provide advice and support. Contact details for visiting teachers are available at https://ncse.ie/vt_contact_details. If teachers experience difficulties contacting their Visiting Teacher they should call 01 603 3200.

For teachers of children with special educational needs in mainstream schools that are delivering remote teaching and learning

  • NCSE has created a dedicated phone line for teachers to seek advice with regard to delivering remote teaching and learning to children with special educational needs. Teachers calling this line can access a number of NCSE advisors with expertise in a range of special educational needs. This new phone number is 01 603 3233 (from Monday 11 January).
  • NCSE will be developing a brand new suite of short videos for teachers on how best to support children and young people with special educational needs when they are learning remotely. These will include tips and strategies for engaging learners with online learning as well as more general advice about supporting the well-being of students.
  • Schools will continue to have access to NCSE online support https://ncse.ie/school-support provided in the form of telephone support, email support, or via video conferencing. Teachers in mainstream schools can request support specific to their needs or the needs of the children in their school/class. Bespoke training is designed by NCSE Advisors, with input from Behaviour Practitioners, OTs and SLTs as required and will be delivered using appropriate online platforms.
  • NCSE will be delivering a range of online seminars for teachers https://ncse.ie/for-schools/connect-teacher-professional-learning-events-catalogue covering a range of topics including supporting children with autism in school, positive behaviour management, assistive technology etc. These courses are designed to increase teachers’ capacity to support and teach students with special educational needs.
  • The NCSE has a whole range of resources https://ncse.ie/teacher-resources covering a wide range of topics, including useful apps to facilitate remote teaching and learning https://ncse.ie/useful-apps and other useful resources that were prepared in response to the last period of remote teaching and learning.
  • The NCSE has a Visiting Teacher service that provides direct support to children who are blind/visually impaired and deaf/hard of hearing and their teachers. Visiting Teachers continue to be available to provide advice and support. Contact details for visiting teachers are available at https://ncse.ie/vt_contact_details. If teachers experience difficulties contacting their Visiting Teacher they should call 01 603 3200.

For parents of children with special educational needs

  • NCSE has created a dedicated phone line for parents to get advice and support from SENOs. The SENO will provide support and advice to parents and where relevant provide specific resources e.g. behaviour strategies, NEPS well-being resources. If necessary parents can book a subsequent appointment with the SENO assigned to their child’s school. This new phone number is 01 603 3456 (from Monday 11 January).
  • For students who might be moving between schools in September 2021, SENOs will undertake structured engagement with relevant students and their families. This engagement will involve advice and support on transition strategies appropriate to the student, along with support in securing a school placement where required.
  • SENOs will continue to provide a series of webinars for parents of students with special education needs starting primary school in September 2021.
  • The NCSE has a Visiting Teacher service that provides direct support to children who are blind/visually impaired and deaf/hard of hearing and their teachers. Visiting Teachers continue to be available to provide advice and support to parents, students and teachers during this period of remote teaching and learning. Visiting Teachers will undertake structured engagement with the families of students to whom they currently provide support to. This engagement will involve an initial check-in with advice on available supports and resources. In particular, the Visiting Teacher will provide support on the use of assistive technology in the home. The Visiting Teacher will agree to a programme of regular engagement with the student and family as required and will remain available to respond to emerging queries over the course of remote teaching and learning. Contact details for visiting teachers are available at https://ncse.ie/vt_contact_details. If parents experience difficulties contacting their Visiting Teacher they should call 01 603 3200.
  • NCSE will also be releasing a brand new suite of short videos for parents. Topics will include managing behaviour; establishing positive routines; building in movement breaks etc.
  • NCSE will also be updating and enhancing its range of resources for parents available at https://ncse.ie/parent-resources many of which were created with specific reference to remote teaching and learning.

Science 

Fanastic resources in both English and Irish from Amy NÍ Laoire 

http://www.scienceteacher.ie/resources/

Resources for using Science News for Students for teaching and learning

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/how-to-use

Video lesson,Presentation, Notes, Model Questions & Solutions,Google Quiz & Questionnaires

https://www.theconicalflask.ie/home

Teaching resources for secondary school science with Shine at Science
https://www.shineatscience.com/

English 

Need to get a quick overview of one of Shakespeare’s plays? Read – or listen – to one of the five minute Shakespeare play summaries to understand the main characters, plots and stories of each play.
https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/play-summary/
Junior Cert Resources
A very useful site for those who struggle with Shakesperean English. Here you will find the entire text translated into simple English.

https://www.aoifesnotes.com/junior-cert-resources.php

Leaving Certificate English resources
http://www.sccenglish.ie/2020/03/leaving-certificate-resources.html
Discover popular English study sets on Quizlet.
Study English topics like Linguistics, Literature and Vocabulary. Learn what you need to get good results in your English classes. Memorise important English terms, definitions, literary devices and concepts. Prepare for English homework and exams with free online flashcards, diagrams, study guides and practice tests.
https://quizlet.com/topic/arts-and-humanities/english/
GillExplore is the easy way to review and access Gill Education's eBook's and digital resources. Designed to enrich the teaching and learning experience in your classroom, it is fully responsive, providing a consistent experience regardless of the type of device used to access it.
https://www.gillexplore.ie/
 Interactive activities, worksheets &link with G classroom & MS
https://www.thenational.academy/

 Gaeilge

Resources on all aspects of the Leaving (and Junior) Cert Irish course, suitable for both higher and ordinary level
https://www.mccgaeilge.com/
Comprehensive notes for the Sraith Pictiúr created by Studyclix
https://issuu.com/studyclix/docs/sraith_pictiu_r_2020_corrected
Tá teacht anseo ar réimse acmhainní teagaisc agus foghlama a chuideoidh leat agus tú ag tabhairt faoi Sonraíocht Ghaeilge na Sraithe Sóisearaí a chur i ngníomh.
https://jct.ie/leagangaeilge/gaeilge/resources_ga

MAths 

Puzzles for all levels

https://mathpickle.com/puzzles-and-games/

Secondary school maths games focusing on geometry algebra and problem solving.

https://nrich.maths.org/teacher-secondary

Angles- This game offers you an opportunity to improve your ability to estimate angles.

https://nrich.maths.org/1235

Linear Functions a quick revision resource.

https://www.virtualnerd.com/
Interactive mathematics teaching resources
https://www.visnos.com/demos
Reference Sheets on your Junior or Leaving Cert Maths or Applied Maths revision with our clear and concise notes and our visual and colourful question and solutions packs.
http://mathspoints.ie/
These videos were designed and produced by UCD Maths Support Centre tutors.Videos cover both the Higher Level and Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate mathematics courses.
https://www.ucd.ie/msc/leavingcertificatevideos/
 Photomath will help you interpret problems with comprehensive math content from arithmetic to calculus to drive learning and understanding of fundamental math concepts.
https://photomath.app/en/

 Geography / History 

Music videos to make teaching history more fun

https://www.youtube.com/user/historyteachers

The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you can see." Winston Churchill

http://www.historyvault.ie/

Check out Stacy Stout's Kahoot quiz for your students

https://create.kahoot.it/share/13efe9b7-0b1e-4c9b-9eea-56c2ce0d7556

Business 

Revision Notes for each chapter on the Leaving Certificate Business course by Mr. Hannon St. Gerald’s College

https://sgcbusiness.com/business-notes/

Videos to aid students while preparing for their junior cycle business studies CBA’s and Exam

https://www.studyclix.ie/resources/junior-certificate/higher/business-studies/consumer-rights-_and_-complaints

Assessment task and the Classroom-Based Assessments

https://www.examlearn.ie/

MFL 

Language Learning Platform for Schools

https://www.linguascope.com/

French Role Play Cards, Flashcards & Reflection Worksheets.

http://www.french.ie/

Language learning platform

https://www.duolingo.com/

Click on the https://ppli.ie/resources/ to access some fanastic resources from PPLI. Thank you to  Sandrine Pac-Kenny for sharing her resources with us  www.lcdsandrine.com

 10 resources for Junior Cycle French 

https://www.scoilnet.ie/go-to-post-primary/mfl/french/10/

12 resources for Junior Cycle French

https://www.scoilnet.ie/go-to-post-primary/mfl/french/valeriejc/

Wellbeing 

Guidance for Classroom Teachers for moving to Distance Learning with Simon Lewis

http://anseo.net/

NEPS - Managing Stress and Anxiety A Guide for School Staff

https://padlet.com/postprimarypad/5kaya1xa19847lh4

How students can look after themselves and others during Self Isolation

PE With Joe workouts

https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe

WEBINAR RECORDINGS 

Very High Risk Students in  Post Primary Schools Webinar recording Thursday 8th of October  

Click here for recording of webinar

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