Primary schools CD-ROM

Secondary schools CD-ROM

GCSE English Oral Work CD-ROM

There are three CD-ROMs - one each for primary and secondary school staff in England, and one for young people preparing for the oral work in GCSE English. They were launched in October 2003.

For primary and secondary school staff | For GCSE students

Primary and Secondary School CD-ROMs

These two CD-ROMs are for staff in primary and secondary schools respectively

Primary or secondary school pupils who stammer talk about their worries and fears. We see film of authentic school situations where all the staff use best practice in support of the pupil. The film clips follow the experiences of a boy who stammers between Years 5 and 6 in the primary school CD-ROM, and between Years 9 and 10 in the secondary school CD-ROM. The CD-ROMs also include contributions from teachers, parents and speech and language therapists.

Most of us take speaking for granted and rely without thinking on that ability to communicate. Children who stammer do not have that easy fluency and ordinary speaking situations can cause them anxiety and stress. They need the support and understanding of all school staff. These CD-ROMs illustrate simple strategies to meet the needs of the pupil who stammers.

All staff in the school can use this resource to learn about stammering, as it can be used individually or be presented at a wholeschool INSET session.

The primary or secondary CD-ROM has been sent free of charge to all SENCOs in state schools in England. The CD-ROMs can also be purchased from BSA at £4.99 each (BSA shop).

CD-ROM for GCSE students

In your GCSE English oral work, don't let your stammer hold you back!

Use the CD-ROM and accompanying leaflet to get advice from students who stammer, teachers and speech and language therapists. There's lots you can do to help yourself. It's all here for you! Tips on preparation, planning for all your oral tasks and advice from teachers and speech and language therapists.

From GCSE CD-ROM. Click image to expand

Watch the film clips of a student who stammers, practising his oral tasks in Year 10 with the other pupils in his English class. Hear what has worked for him and for other students who stammer.

Work through the CD-ROM with your speech and language therapist, a friend, your teacher or on your own. It really will help you to get the best mark you can!

You know you can do it. Build up your confidence by following the advice in the CD-ROM.

This CD-ROM has been sent free of charge to all Primary Care Trusts in England, for use by speech and language therapists preparing pupils for the GCSE English oral work. It can also be purchased from BSA at £4.99 each (BSA shop).