What Support Is Available For Children With Special Educational Needs in Schools?
Having a good, solid understanding of what help is available to you, to your child and what support will be available in school, will ensure
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20 Sensory-Friendly Summer Activities to Boost Your Child's Development
The summer holidays are here, and it's the perfect time to engage in some fun activities with your children while also boosting their develo
10 Engaging Transition Day Activities for Classroom Fun
Transition Day is a crucial time for teachers to establish a welcoming and engaging environment for their new students.
Effective Strategies to Support Students with PICA
PICA, a condition where individuals eat non-food items, can present unique challenges in educational and caregiving settings.
10 Tips for Creating an Amazing Classroom Garden
Bringing nature and the outdoors into your classroom can be a great educational adventure for you and your students. Not only are the...
10 Classroom Games You Can Play in 5 Minutes or Less
teachers are left with an extra 5-10 minutes before it’s time to transition. This is a perfect example of a natural time for a brain break o
The Questionable Parenting Choices that are Making Teachers Quit
As teachers, we see and care for our pupils up to 8 hours a day...but the other 16 are all down to you, parents! Whilst we can try to do...
5 Things Everyone Should Know About Neurodiversity
It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week and when we think of neurodiversity, it should be just that - a celebration of all things diverse!...
Dyscalculia Is More Than Just Struggling With Maths!
"I hate maths". "It's too hard." "I just don't get it!" How many times have you heard that in your maths lessons? Comments such as these...
The 10 New Attendance Rules Schools Need to Know About for September 2024
You will know as well as I do that if a child misses just one day of school, that is one day’s worth of education lost. If it’s more than...
10 Whole School SEMH Intervention Strategies to Improve Wellbeing
Supporting students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs (SEMH) needs can be a real challenge, especially in recent years with...
10 Valentines Day Sensory Activities for Children
February is the month of love and Valentines Day! This loved-up day offers a great opportunity for awesome sensory activities that all...
10 Shaving Foam Sensory Activities for Children
Sensory play is important for small children. While teaching them to explore all of their five senses, it also encourages fine and gross...
Autism and ADHD: How They Are Linked
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the overlap between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and...
10 ADHD Homework Hacks: Effective Study Techniques for Kids with ADHD
Homework time can be a daunting experience for both children with ADHD and their parents. The constant struggle to maintain focus and...
Understanding Intense Emotions & ADHD
If we try to picture the 'stereotypical' child with ADHD, we may think of the child who can't sit still, is very fidgety and impulsive....
10 Christmas Gifts for Teachers That They Really Need
The Christmas season is upon us and many parents and carers very kindly choose to buy a gift for their child's class teacher. Whilst...
Why Traditional Discipline Doesn't Work for Students with ADHD
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the discourse surrounding ADHD has taken centre stage, demanding a reevaluation of...
Special Education in Crisis: Where Can They Go?
Special school leaders are being forced to cram vulnerable pupils into converted therapy spaces and staffrooms as surging demand and...
What is TACPAC and Why is it Used?
Welcome to an exploration of TACPAC, a term that might be unfamiliar to some but holds immense significance in the realm of special...
Beyond the Classroom: Unveiling the Hidden Realities of Teacher Burnout
Teaching is a noble profession that carries immense responsibility and the promise of shaping future generations. However, behind the...
What is Intensive Interaction?
Early engagement is incredibly important for developing communication and social skills. One approach that is widely used and recognised...
5 Easy Back-to-School Activities You Can Use in an SEN Class
We're half-way through the summer holidays - goes quickly, doesn't it? I'm currently in the process of planning my lessons and...
20 Audible Audiobooks Every Teacher Should Have
Embarking on a new school year brings with it a sense of anticipation and eagerness for both educators and students alike. As teachers,...
Understanding Learning Disabilities: Empowering Individuals for a Better Future
Learning Disability Week is an important occasion that aims to raise awareness and promote understanding about learning disabilities in...
45 Teacher and Classroom Essentials You Need for September
It is getting closer and closer to September and that means one thing for teachers...planning our classrooms for next year! Setting up a...
Navigating the Heatwaves: Top Tips to Support Autistic Children as Temperatures Rise
As a heatwave sweeps across the United Kingdom, it's essential for parents, carers, and teachers to be aware of the unique challenges...
How Schools Can Tackle the Influence of Andrew Tate
Safeguarding children is the most important concern for all people who work with children and young people. With the rise of social...
How Teaching Assistants Can Effectively Manage Challenging Behaviour in School
Teaching assistants are an integral part of the education system, providing valuable support to teachers and students alike. They work...
Multisensory Activities to Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III
Next week, the whole world will tune in to watch the historic event (and for many, a once in a lifetime event!) - the coronation of King...
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