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ABI Return consists of a digital booklet and poster detailing a set of measures and subjects of consideration for when a student with ABI returns to school
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Who is this resource designed for?

This resource is suitable for children with: Acquired brain injury

Age Group: 4 - 18

Intended outcome(s): Provide guidance so that schools can create a suitable environment for returning ABI students.

Does this resource also support student health/wellbeing? Yes

Developed by: United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum

This resource is: FREE

Resource Delivery

Resource type: Education/information for staff

Resource delivered by: Anyone

Training required: None

Notes on training: n/a

Evaluations

Has this resource been co-developed with the community? No

Educator
score

5.0

Evidence
rating

5.0

Educator Appraisal

ABI Return addresses the needs of students with acquired brain injuries, who are a group often overlooked by general SEND resources. They provide a specialised approach with focused guidance on complex needs and on how best to support them in the classroom. I liked that it offers a holistic approach that helps teachers support students' overall well-being, not just their academic progress, and provides guidance on classroom adjustments. I didn't like that it is resource-intensive, requiring a high level of staff involvement for specialised training and time for individualised planning. The programme places a strong emphasis on collaboration and individualised planning, which is consistently engaged with across the whole school, though this may be difficult to maintain in larger or understaffed schools. Finally, while ABI provides general strategies, it might not address every specific need.

Evidence Rating

ABI Return was created by the National Acquired Brain Injury in Learning and Education Syndicate (N-ABLES) in collaboration with researchers and education professionals. Although it has been cited in research papers, the resource has not yet been tested for its effectiveness.