Our new Assistive Technology Handbook is packed with information and advice on using ICT to support learners with special needs. This 100 page document has lots of practical ideas as well as hundreds of resources. We have reserved some copies for our bulletin readers, so contact us quoting 'Red Alert'. We also have a new Early Learning and Primary catalogue, full of popular and effective resources – contact us for your copy, or download the catalogue here.

We recently brought together over ninety special educators and Parliamentarians to discuss whether the Government is doing enough to support learners with special needs. Following a lively discussion hosted by Baroness Walmsley with keynote speaker Ivan Lewis MP, attendees were urged to email Martin Littler with any further comments they would like ministers to take into consideration. As a Red Alert reader you can add your views too, by emailing Martin.

We commissioned photographer John Todd to capture the character of the area where we work. You have downloaded an amazing 28,000 of his pictures as desktop wallpaper! You can now buy the signed, number one limited edition photographic prints, as exhibited at Saddleworth Museum. As a special offer, Red Alert readers can buy these beautiful, framed pictures at half price. Click here for more information on the exhibits and to find out how to buy...

Have lots of learning fun with two new programs for learners with special needs. Find out about different habitats, the animals that live there, their behaviour and diet with SwitchIt! Wildlife Extra. Or add your own photos of people or pets to SwitchIt! Facemaker and decorate them with hats, beards, glasses, earrings and lots more. Both programs are accessible using a switch, mouse, keyboard, interactive whiteboard or touch monitor.

Taking the theme of ‘The Inclusive Classroom’, these practice focused CPD days will explore how ICT and assistive technology can be meaningfully embedded into the wider school curriculum. Why not come along and pick up your copy of our Assistive Technology Handbook, too? The days are free, including lunch, but booking is essential; please contact us to secure your place. Our next event is in Leeds on 14th March 2007 - see the full programme.

Special Needs North has over 160 product and service suppliers and an inspirational CPD seminar programme. It provides the opportunity for teachers and support workers to seek specific advice, information and support about particular pupil needs or certain classroom situations. The show takes place alongside the Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition, so why not visit both?

Visit the Inclusive Technology stand (ICT27) and quote Red Alert for your free drinks voucher!