In many ways Tom is just like other four-year-old boys, but often it’s his differences that people notice first. In this thought-provoking film, Ellie talks about what it's like to have a brother with Cockayne syndrome.
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(29 Nov 2011) - student, Dudley says: This film is extremely emotional and for a 7 year old she knows all about her brother's disorder..It touched me when she said about people making fun and calling names! Very well told xxx
(30 Sep 2010) - Yr 1Teacher, Redbridge says: A great resource. My children were really engaged in the film and asked questions about the film and charity in general at the end. A fantastic starting point.
(28 Sep 2010) - Student. Aged 7, Buckinghamshire says: We watched this video to understand more about the jeans day on Friday that my school is doing. I wanted to write and tell Ellie that instead of 5 stars it would be 10. She was really good at explaining about Tom.
(26 Sep 2010) - Teacher, Essex says: Wondeful film - thought provoking as billed. Will use in my assembly. Thank you!
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Click on the link below for teacher's notes which provide an overview of Ellie and Tom's film together with key facts which can be used with the lesson plans and pupil worksheets on the right. pdf
PUPIL WORKSHEET: Ellie and Tom Comprehension pdf