Apps suitable for SEN pupils - updated June 2024

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• Apps for iPad - 30 Apps for iPad for pupils with SEN 

• 7 Apps for Working with Pupils with Special Needs

• NCSE - Useful Apps for pupils with special needs.

• Literacy Apps for Irish Primary Schools - PDST download (scroll to end to view Apps for SEN)

• 10 Best Special Needs Apps for Kids

• 30 iPad Apps for Pupils with Special Needs - this one provides apps to assist dyslexic learners, autistic learners, apps for visually impaired and apps for learners with writing difficulties.

• Teach Your Monster to Read - brilliant set of simple engaging games for phonics and more...currently $5.99 in App Store. 

• Blockly - a brilliant website to introduce Scratch in 10 super puzzles.

• Scratch - Super programming website - used by everyone as program writer for children

• Kleki -  a super introduction to paint tools - suitable for all ages but especially younger pupils

• SESS iPad Apps - Apps recommended by Christina Casserly on NCSE website 

• Epic - Super app with tons of colourful books available free for schools (individuals must pay)

• Khan Academy Kids - ideal for engaging pupils with SEN - literacy and numeracy and always free. 

• Urability - PDF document lists the most useful apps for SEN and up to date. 

• Book Creator - Great in app format for simple book creation for pupils. Limit of 3 pages on free version. 

• DK Findout App- Works very well on any tablet device and is free. 

• Touch Sound - early sounds app - match the sound - currently €4.99

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