Parents left feeling ‘rejected’ over lack of SEND holiday care for children
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It’s a sad day when there’s no option for children with special needs during the holidays. Some children with special needs need small...
- Jul 17, 2023
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Tesnews - no male teachers
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DfE investing more to support SEND children
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- May 24, 2023
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BBC NEWS:
On the 16th of May, 2023 an article entitled ‘Parents call for apology over councillors’ SEND comments.’ It was written by Christian...
- May 10, 2023
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What does professional look like?
I applied for a job a few months ago, a senior educator position in an early years setting, which could have been a career-building move...
- May 3, 2023
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EHCP funding; why children with SEND needs are being failed by the system.
These days, there is so much shown on the news with stories about children failing to get the help they deserve in schools. In...
- May 2, 2023
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Supporting non-verbal learners
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- Mar 23, 2023
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The education staffing crisis
News headlines have been dominated by strikes over the last couple of months, with the National Education Union (NEU) announcing multiple...
- Mar 22, 2023
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Sensory Processing Disorder
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- Mar 21, 2023
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Global processing disorder
Slow or delayed processing - the response to sensory or other stimuli – is common in people who have autism. When asked a question, it...
- Mar 20, 2023
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A perception of SEND in the media
While browsing my Apple News app a couple of weeks ago, I came across a column in the Sunday Times that provoked an instant reaction in...
- Feb 27, 2023
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What is the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001?
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Applying for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
Applying for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is often a lengthy process involving lots of different professionals and it can be...
- Feb 23, 2023
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Autism in women and girls
Currently, more men and boys are diagnosed with autism than women and girls. The most recent studies suggest that the ratio of autistic...
- Jan 8, 2023
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Working as a SEND Teaching Assistant
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