Each series has approximately 7-10 videos. In each video, a new element of learning is introduced. This is then explained and explored by the specialist teacher(s), followed by activities for the learner to complete. Prompts are provided to advise which downloadable resources to use for which activity, and when to pause the video to complete the activity. At the end of each video, there is a chance to recap.

Each series has a bank of resources to support and assess the learner(s)’ progress.

You don't have to watch each video in order, however, we recommend that you do. Each series is generally built in such a way that later videos rely on learning from earlier in the series.

Once you have completed the series, you should go back with your learner and rewatch individual videos, as needed, to consolidate and embed the learning and deepen the understanding.

You may choose to watch the series most relevant to the topic you are currently learning. However, please bear in mind, that some series build on knowledge gained from earlier series topics.

For example, in Growing Up and Keeping Safe, we cover the idea of a ‘Safe Adult’. This is consistently mentioned across following series, encouraging students to talk to their safe adult about any questions or worries they have.

We would always recommend starting with the Growing Up and Keeping Safe series.

The series are ordered as follows:

• Growing Up and Keeping Safe

• Emotions

• Caring Friendships

• Being Healthy

• Changing Adolesent Body

While we recommend this; you know your learner best. Personalise the learning to them, and ensure that they feel confident in their learning.

Resources can be accessed through various buttons on each of the series pages.

Near the top of each page, before the videos start, there is a button that will take you to the resources page. There is also a button next to each video.

Yes. Each activity using Widgit symbols, will have these symbols available to download as part of the resource.

There is also and additional Widgit symbols section on each resource page, with other useful symbols used throughout the video series.

These are all free to use as part of our partnership with Widgit and your membership to Learning for Life.

You can access more symbols and create yourown personalised symbol materials through their software here: Widgit

For each series, we have differentiated Worksheets and/or Assessment Sheets to help you to track your learner’s progress across the series. Take a look at these before completing to determine how best to personalise the assessment to your learners’ needs.

Learning for Life was created to support in tackling some tough topics, and help protect your young person as they grow up. Specialist teachers explore these topics, and videos are built with the real-life experiences of families with SEND in mind.

While our resources should be helpful, there is further guidance available:

• Down’s Syndrome Association

We use the Primary Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education Curriculum in England, as the skeleton of these series, and build on this according to the more specific needs and experiences of our young people with Down’s syndrome/SEND. Every series provides an RSE Objectives sheet (found on the resources page) which provides how the series is linked to the curriculum and the objectives of the series for the learner.

While we don’t cover every aspect and nuance of the curriculum, we provide a focus on the key concepts and knowledge for the foundation skills our users need.

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