{"id":31537,"date":"2025-03-13T12:45:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T12:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/?page_id=31537"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:36:09","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/targeted\/cognition-and-learning-needs\/executive-functioning\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-6978a326efdd3\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 76.617 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M1.371 3h73v52h-73z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1638\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M46.517 13.632h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6599\"><\/path><path d=\"M46.517 27.264h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6600\"><\/path><path d=\"M46.517 40.896h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6601\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 13.632h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6602\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 27.264h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6603\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 40.896h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6604\"><\/path><path d=\"M71.144 0H5.473A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 0 5.455v49.09A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 5.473 60h65.671a5.469 5.469 0 0 0 5.473-5.455V5.455A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 71.144 0ZM5.473 5.455h30.1v49.09h-30.1Zm35.572 49.09V5.455h30.1v49.09Z\" data-name=\"Path 6625\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Resources<\/strong> for schools<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Support services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/educational-psychology\/educational-psychology-service\/\">Devon&#8217;s Educational Psychology Service<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/send-it\/\">Devon&#8217;s SEND ICT team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where there are persistent concerns about a child or young person&#8217;s inattentiveness, with or without hyperactivity, despite a graduated approach, and these are having a significant impact on their day-to-day life, further specialist assessment can be requested by a health professional (for example, the GP or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/educationandfamilies\/health\/public-health-nursing-school-nursing\/\">school nursing team<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Further reading and information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk\/events\/specialist-spotlight-memory-learning-primary\" rel=\"noopener\">NASEN module &#8211; Memory for learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/d2tic4wvo1iusb.cloudfront.net\/production\/documents\/guidance\/Cognitive_science_approaches_in_the_classroom_-_A_review_of_the_evidence.pdf?v=1720003693\" rel=\"noopener\">Cognitive Science in the Classroom<\/a> | EEF<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk\/page\/online-cpd-units\" rel=\"noopener\">NASEN module &#8211; Understanding executive function<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk\/resources\/webinar-principles-assessment-and-metacognition\" rel=\"noopener\">NASEN webinar &#8211; Principles of Assessment and Metacognition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/Ea9ZJGCLQE9NjtgyhYG0FVgBHoI5BNRRxNC24VZEGJv6MA?e=S6oS2k\" rel=\"noopener\">SEND environmental audit &#8211; primary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EYoCg8LQ46pHlxIPk0l8tNYBdeciRprHG0dsuqTB9NfwJg?e=5AEQyj\" rel=\"noopener\">SEND environmental audit &#8211; secondary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toolsforschools.info\/resources\/\" rel=\"noopener\">FLEX toolkit: Resources Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>ADHD<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/atoms\/files\/epic_adhd_teachers_100921.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties of ADHD: a guide for teachers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adhduk.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ADHD UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk\/resources\/condition-specific-video-adhd\" rel=\"noopener\">NASEN webinar &#8211; ADHD<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Books for teachers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Anxiety-Workbook-Supporting-Teens-Differently\/dp\/1787753964\" rel=\"noopener\">The Anxiety Workbook for Supporting Teens Who Learn Differently<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Simple-Stuff-Kids-Self-Regulating-School\/dp\/1785927612\" rel=\"noopener\">Simple Stuff to Get Kids Self-Regulating in School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transition support<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/communication-and-interaction\/one-minute-guides\/supporting-transitions\/\">Supporting transitions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk\/blog\/making-transitions-easier-autistic-learners\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Transitions Easier for Autistic Learners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk\/resources\/tool-9-supporting-learners-transitions\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting Learners with Transitions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Resources to share with parents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/atoms\/files\/epic_strategy_parents_final_31.05.2023.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">The EPIC Strategy Booklet: a guide for parents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/atoms\/files\/epic_adhd_parents.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties of ADHD: a guide for parents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/atoms\/files\/understanding_the_strenghts_and_difficulties_of_neurodivergent_children_-_a_guide_for_parents.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties of Neurodivergent Children: a guide for parents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adhduk.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ADHD UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/scotland\/brainsmart\/games\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Brainsmart games &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brighterfuturesforchildren.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Ready-Steady-Go-Games.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Ready, steady, go games<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/learningworksforkids.com\/apps\/choiceworks\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choiceworks app<\/a> helps children complete daily routines (morning, day and night), understand and manage feelings and improve waiting skills.<\/li>\n<li>Apps such as <a href=\"https:\/\/evernote.com\/download\" rel=\"noopener\">Evernote<\/a> and phone or tablet functions can support organisation in older children and young people.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk\/resources\/backward-chaining-teaching-young-ones-self-care\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Backward chaining: teaching young ones self-care<\/a> | CFHD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/communication-and-interaction\/one-minute-guides\/learning-independence-and-organisation-skills\/\">Learning Independence and Organisation Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/cognition-and-learning\/devon-spld\/dyslexia-guides\/what-is-working-memory\/\">Working memory difficulties &#8211; advice for parents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=HFnPoIIwQ_Y\" rel=\"noopener\">Interoception: The 8th Sense Every Parent Should Know About<\/a> (Video)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":981,"featured_media":0,"parent":31520,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-guides.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-31537","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-11 22:18:54","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31537","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/981"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31537"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31537\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35514,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31537\/revisions\/35514"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}