Nasen-accredited Twinkl Symbols boosts communication skills for learners with SEND
To better support learners with SEND, Twinkl has added the newly updated Symbols app to its existing Twinkl Symbols platform – a range of complementing tools and resources designed to give users an alternative way to communicate through visuals, in everyday situations.
According to a recent Department for Education (DfE) report, over 1.9 million pupils in England have special educational needs. Of these, a quarter have speech, language and communication as their primary need.
“Given the sheer number of learners that require language and communication-related special support, there are too few accessible and affordable resources available,” said Twinkl’s Chief Education Officer, and former SENDCo, Helen Fulson. “Twinkl Symbols has been created to address this. From the resource library to the intuitive app, Twinkl Symbols gives end users – as well as teachers, parents and carers – all the content and tools they require to provide tailored support for all learner needs.
”Twinkl Symbols is the only Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) solution to have Nasen-assured accreditation in the UK. Available via the Twinkl website, the Symbols suite includes:
- Symbols Resources: includes a vast range of ready-made symbolised resources linked to curriculum areas and day-to-day situations – allowing teachers, parents and carers to quickly access content for specific SEND requirements
- Symbols Web Tool: enables educators to create bespoke resources online, leveraging thousands of symbols, illustrations and templates, with simple edit, save, share and print options
- Symbols App: designed for use by learners with SEND, the app is available via Android and iOS devices, including iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch – providing customisable Symbols resources on the go and digital functionalities like text-to-speech audio
The full Twinkl Symbols platform can be accessed via the QR code or at: twinkl.co.uk/apps/twinkl-symbols