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Information Plus has a unique range of Social Learning Software resources developed over the past 12 years with input from teachers, social workers, health professionals, criminal justice workers, expert bodies, independent consultants and (of course) ourselves. Everything comes with a money back guaranteee so, if for any reason you find an item unsuitable simply return it within 30 days and we'll either vary our invoice or void it completely as appropriate. Most titles can be bought with elearning credits (see individual titles for details). P&P is £2.35 (incl. VAT) per order for up to 5 items

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New - See if I Care: young carers assessment resource

Information Plus, 3 Hill of Heddle, Finstown, Orkney, KW17 2LH; 01856 761334;Fax 01856 761149; informationplus@compuserve.com

My Life Plan is a new and unique resource for Person Centred Planning for adults with learning disabilities. Using the metaphor of a town map, users can link to buildings representing all the key issues such as health, work, learning and home. Within each section a range of fill in fields and interactive activities allow for printble and saveable user input. £195.00+VAT=£229.13 My Life Story is the first ever comprehensive CDROM for life story work. Using a menu based on a treasure islands map, My Life Story included over 750 data entry items, 45 interactive activities, 30 printable worksheets and 60 pages of professional training material - all in a child friendly colourful format.Was £229.13 - now £59.53+VAT=£69.95 SpeakEasy is a follow up and companion to My Life Story and addresses the problem of helping looked after young people contribute to plans for their future. Sections include: "My Review", "Keeping in Touch" and "Future Plans". As well as printable screens SpeakEasy also produces a compact report for child care reviews. £64.00+VAT=£75.20

Bruce's Multimedia Story is an interactive version of the best selling children's counselling book. Following Bruce's adventures helps children to talk about disruptions and anxieties in their own lives. As well as a story that reads alound and animations in the pictures, comes with all the artwork available seperately for follow on activities.£34.00+VAT=£39.95

 

Billy Breaks the Rules is an animated decision making adventure game. Starting froman initial dilemma, by choosing how Billy will react to his problems, players can make up their own storylines. Specific issues include: rules, sanctions, relationships and responsibility in a family setting.£34.00+VAT=£39.95 Billy and the Big D-cision sees Billy back in bother having to decide how to cope with being offered drugs at school. Includes not only the animated adventure game but sources of help and advice for Billy, printable worksheets and a unique drugs database all accessible from Billy's mobile phone.£34.00+VAT=£39.95 Billy and the Break In finds Billy yet again faced with a difficult dilemma. His pals want to break into the off licence and steal some money and drink. What's he going to do? Tackles issues of youth crime, peer pressure and responsible decision making in an adventure game format. £34.00+VAT=£39.95

Bridget's Taking a Long Time is a unique resource for helping children in adopting families come to terms with a new arrival. Iillustrations, animation and a talking story all help children think and talk about hopes, fears and anxieties in adoption. Includes video interivews with birth children and printable worksheets. £34.00+VAT=£39.95

 

Lifeball takes the lottery ball machine to new heights as a social learning device. Instead of numbers this machine has colours relating to social skills. Every turn has a problem to solve, an impact on scores and a talkbout topic.£34.00+VAT=£39.95 Lifeball Plus uses the same framework as Lifeball but contains material suitable for an older age group. Addreses more serious behavioural issues including offending, drugs, work and and sexual behaviour. £34.00+VAT=£39.95 Lifeball Special takes the same format and applies it to issues for adults with learning disabilities. Covers many of the key decision making and life skill areas including family, friends, leisure and recreation and independent living £34.00+VAT=£39.95

Lifeball Work is the latest in the LifeBall family and addresses issues of getting ready for and progressing in employment and careers. An ideal way of getting young people to think through their issues and choices. £34.00+VAT=£39.95

 

Parenting Snakes and Ladders takes the traditional game and turns it into a parenting skills resource. Landing on a snake or ladder means having to solve a parenting problem to go on. Also includes health and development information and general talkabout topics.£34.00+VAT=£39.95 Contraception: the Computer Game is based on Contraception: the Board Game from Contraception Education Ltd. and offers 1-6 players or teams a chance to test out their knowledge, risk assessment and decision making skills in relation to sexual issues. An engaging and non-threatening way ofaddressingt a difficult subject area. £34.00+VAT=£39.95 Problematic is a new format for social learning for 14-18 year olds. Using a simulation of a radio phone in show, players can give advice to callers in relation to their problems and on the way consider their own issues and choices. Fetaures Big Borther Winner Cameron as the DJ. £34.00+VAT=£39.95 BUSTED is a monoploy style computer board game for up to 4 players or teams. Instead of properties, players land on squares about Family, Friends, School, Work, Fun, Action etc.Depending on their choices players can gain or lose points and learn about social skills.£34.00+VAT=£39.95