SEND Computing Resource Collection
We have a number of free resources to support teachers with teaching computing to young people with additional learning needs and disabilities. These can be found in various places on the website, but I have collected them here for ease of use. If you have any questions about the resources, please email Catherine Moore at CDIcentre@learnsheffield.co.uk.
Look out for our AI lessons for learners with SEND – coming in 2026!
Resources:
- – Sheffield SEND Computing Progression Framework – this can be used to assess progress in computing for learners working below National Curriculum Level.
- – Universal Design for Learning in Primary Computing – this document provides a number of examples of how to apply the UDL framework in primary computing lessons to support accessibility and inclusion.
- – Image-supported glossaries – ideal for pre-teaching the key vocabulary in each strand of the curriculum.
- – Scratch Progression Resource – this is a large collection of Scratch projects that can be used with the PRIMM framework to allow for different ways for young people to interact with the code, e.g. predict the outcome, modify working code, debug programs and order code blocks.
- – Engagement Model – Computing Guidance for Special Schools – advice and examples of resources for learners working on the engagement model in special school settings.
- – TCC Adaptations – SEND – a collection of adapted resources from the Teach Computing Curriculum
- – SEND Computing Report – a report from 2018 into the teaching of Computing in special schools, investigating useful approaches and tools.
[Visit the SEND Computing Scheme of Work page if you are looking for a curriculum for your young people with additional needs.]