Ollee is a digital friend for children aged 8-11, created by Parent Zone and BBC Children in Need's A Million & Me initiative. 

It helps children explore feeling around subjects – like school, family, friends and the world – and supports conversations between children and parents through connected accounts. 

Parents and guardians can create an Ollee account for themselves, as well as their children. By linking accounts, children and parents can share Ollee's advice and ideas together, helping to start a conversation about feelings. Adults can also explore the different emotional scenarios a child might be experiencing – with tailored parenting advice. 

These resources were developed by the PZ SEND project, funded by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). They are dedicated to providing teachers with quality-assured media literacy resources that are accessible for children and adaptable for those that teach them.

"It could be easily implements at home and lots of SEND pupils – especially those with ASD – enjoy using technology, and so it would be easy for them to use."

"A lovely little character that can be used all around the school (and in lessons). Great for continuity."

• It's simple, clear and easy to follow
• Doesn't require a lot to set up
• Has a video link
• Doesn't require pupils to be able to write
• Visually engaging resources that are consistent

• The examples given in the family worksheet are super clear, although some children with dyslexia, phonics issues, etc, might not be able to read them
• There is no reading help on the app
• In the lesson, i would do the easier drawing activity first

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