10 Top Tips for an Autism-Friendly Classroom
If you are working within the education or child-care sector, chances are you have cared for or taught a child with Autism Spectrum...
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Mar 20, 20229 min read
Introduction to Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
In 2020/2021, over 200,000 children in the UK received either SEN support or an EHCP for Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs...
Mar 15, 20227 min read
5 Best Strategies for Supporting Children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is widely understood to be a profile on the autism spectrum. Whilst recognised by the National...
Oct 18, 20215 min read
Supporting Children who are Non-Verbal
When people hear that a child is non-verbal, they often assume that that child is autistic or has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Whilst...
Nov 12, 20203 min read
Anti-Bullying Week: How can TA's support children with SEN regarding bullying?
There are many contextual factors - support staff, poorly differentiated activities, and separate teaching - may lead to children with...
Oct 4, 20205 min read
Meeting the Unmet Needs of Children with Challenging Behaviour
A child's real needs often lie beneath behaviour and too often they go unseen, unheard and unmet.
Jul 7, 20204 min read
Oppositional Defiant Disorder - Tips & Resources
Oppositional Defiant Disorder - what is it? Dealing with oppositional defiant disorder in the classroom can be difficult but here's some tip
Jun 20, 20203 min read
Top 5 Books for Your SEMH Library
These books allow the emotional centres of the brain to express deep and complex emotions.
May 28, 20205 min read
ADHD - 6 Top Tips!
In the UK, it is thought that between 2-5% (1 in 30) of school aged children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. ADHD...
May 21, 20205 min read
Supporting SEN Pupils in the Transition Back to School
What a couple of months it has been! If you had told me in December 2019, that in early 2020, all schools would “close” (though we know...
May 17, 20203 min read
Autism - 3 Minute Overview
A simple guide to what Autism is and how it affects children.
May 16, 20204 min read
Trauma Informed Teaching: Supporting Learners Suffering from Complex Trauma
Being trauma informed in your teaching practice is essential these days. More and more children are experiencing social, emotional and...
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