<justify>Did you know that Picture News also provides a weekly Symbols version of our news resource? </justify> <justify></justify> <justify>We know every learner is different. Picture News Symbols helps ensure that every voice can be part of the conversation, no matter the topic. It’s one more way we support inclusion, communication and real-world learning for all. </justify> <justify></justify> <justify><h3><b>What is Picture News Symbols?</b> </h3></justify> <justify>Picture News Symbols uses trusted<b> </b><a href="https://www.widgit.com/index.htm"><b>Widgit Symbols</b></a> to make each weekly story more accessible for students who benefit from visual support. Whether you're in a special school, a SEND setting, or a mainstream classroom with learners who need additional learning support, the Symbols resource enables everyone to engage with current events in a meaningful way. </justify> <justify></justify> <justify><h4><b>It’s particularly useful for:</b> </h4></justify> <ml><ul><li indent=0 align=justify>Learners with additional communication needs </li><li indent=0 align=justify>Early or developing readers </li><li indent=0 align=justify>Learners with autism, speech and language difficulties or processing challenges </li></ul></ml><justify><h4> </h4></justify> <justify><h4> Each story is presented in a simplified, visual format using symbol-supported text to aid understanding and spark discussion. </h4></justify> <justify> </justify> <justify><h3><b>What’s included in a weekly pack?</b> </h3></justify> <justify>Each weekly pack includes a range of resources designed to support accessibility and engagement. </justify> <ml><ul><li indent=0 align=justify><i>A poster features a big question and related image to encourage debate and discussion. </i></li></ul></ml><center><img src="//b667e803ea5399501dccf24f2b415eee.cdn.bubble.io/f1754915996469x353313556845011880/richtext_content.png" width="620" alt=""></center> <ml><ul><li indent=0 align=justify><i>Symbol-supported text resources explain the news story clearly and accessibly, using Widgit symbols and open-ended questions. </i></li></ul></ml><center><i><img src="//b667e803ea5399501dccf24f2b415eee.cdn.bubble.io/f1754915823777x126633305538848430/richtext_content.png" width="607" alt=""></i> </center> <ml><ul><li indent=0 align=justify>A teacher guide offers sensory activity suggestions to help support communication and engagement. </li></ul></ml><center><i><img src="//b667e803ea5399501dccf24f2b415eee.cdn.bubble.io/f1754915826098x974589167654607000/richtext_content.png" width="430" alt=""></i> <img src="//b667e803ea5399501dccf24f2b415eee.cdn.bubble.io/f1754918840044x518479715366880060/richtext_content.png" width="441" alt=""></center> <justify></justify> <justify>You'll also find additional resources such as take-home activities and links to British Values and the UN Rights of the Child. Want to see more? <a href="https://picture-news.co.uk/free-sample"><b>Click here</b></a> to request a free sample! </justify> <justify></justify> <justify><i>If you’d like to learn more about how to deliver a Symbols session in your classroom, you can book a free one-to-one training with one of our Education Consultants by emailing us at</i><i> </i><a href="mailto:help@picture-news.co.uk"><b><i>help@picture-news.co.uk</i></b></a> or you can watch the useful training videos on our website.</justify> <justify></justify> <justify><h3><b>What our schools say?</b></h3></justify> <justify><i>‘We find this resource very useful for our Deaf pupils, as we recognise that most of our children miss out on hearing about important daily news. Our weekly assembly focuses on sharing what is happening using the Picture news resources. This provides pupils with an understanding of the world we live in today. The resources helps us to address the British Values in a real- life context and enables us to have discussions about what they have learnt.’</i> <b>— Doncaster School for the Deaf</b></justify>
