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

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

Transition Day is a crucial time for teachers to establish a welcoming and engaging environment for their new students.

Bringing nature and the outdoors into your classroom can be a great educational adventure for you and your students. Not only are the...

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

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...

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...

February is the month of love and Valentines Day! This loved-up day offers a great opportunity for awesome sensory activities that all...

Sensory play is important for small children. While teaching them to explore all of their five senses, it also encourages fine and gross...

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...

Special school leaders are being forced to cram vulnerable pupils into converted therapy spaces and staffrooms as surging demand and...

Welcome to an exploration of TACPAC, a term that might be unfamiliar to some but holds immense significance in the realm of special...

Teaching is a noble profession that carries immense responsibility and the promise of shaping future generations. However, behind the...

Early engagement is incredibly important for developing communication and social skills. One approach that is widely used and recognised...

We're half-way through the summer holidays - goes quickly, doesn't it? I'm currently in the process of planning my lessons and...

Embarking on a new school year brings with it a sense of anticipation and eagerness for both educators and students alike. As teachers,...

It is getting closer and closer to September and that means one thing for teachers...planning our classrooms for next year! Setting up a...

As a heatwave sweeps across the United Kingdom, it's essential for parents, carers, and teachers to be aware of the unique challenges...

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...

Transitioning from primary to secondary school (where children are 11-16 for those of you reading outside of the UK) can be a challenging...

Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the variety of ways in which the brain functions. It includes differences in neurological...

Easter is a wonderful time to engage children in fun and educational activities. For children with special educational needs and...

Mathematics is a fundamental subject that provides a foundation for learning many other subjects. Despite what we may think sometimes, we...

Sensory circuits are similar in function to a gym circuit, but instead of focusing on fitness, they focus on supporting arousal. They are...

Chinese New Year is one of the most important and most celebrated festival for Chinese all around the world. It’s translated to Spring...

Anyone who has ever worked in a specialist setting or with children with special educational needs will have undoubtedly used a visual...

"We don't know what we don't know". I always like to broaden my understanding of various topics, and I believe it's important to try to...

It’s the most special time of the year: Christmas! The holiday spirit is upon us, and winter is here. You decorate your classrooms and...

The holiday season is upon us and whilst it is a very exciting time, for many children with additional needs, it can be quite...

There are so many techniques, methodologies and practices that can be used to teaching children with ASD and one of the most widely used...

Once you understand a child's sensory profile (use this guide to get a free PDF checklist), you can start to create a sensory diet. These...