by Samantha Noel | May 4, 2023 | SEND
As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to be able to recognise the signs of special educational needs (SEN) in early childhood. Early intervention can make a significant difference in a child’s future academic and social success. As well as a better... 
by Emma Pinnock | Apr 10, 2023 | SEND
Understanding non-verbal (pre-verbal) autism: Non-verbal autism is when an individual experiences significant difficulty with expressive verbal communication. While many people with autism spectrum disorder may struggle with social interaction and communication, those... 
by Emma Pinnock | Apr 4, 2023 | SEND
Understanding Masked Autism. Autism Spectrum (AS) is a neurodevelopmental condition having various effects on the individual. There are two terms that are commonly used in the context of autism “masked autism” and “unmasked autism.” Take a look at... 
by Samantha Noel | Mar 8, 2023 | SEND
Trauma is often considered a taboo topic, yet it is such a prevalent issue facing education today. Many children are attending school with unresolved needs due to a trauma they have/are experiencing. Yet education appears to be finding it difficult to measure the full... 
by Samantha Noel | Feb 6, 2023 | SEND
A standardised Journey to Outstanding SEND has been a far to reach ideal for many years. However, as we begin to develop a further understanding of SEND, educational leaders are beginning to focus on creating a clearer picture of SEND in their schools. Gaining a... 
by Samantha Noel | Dec 14, 2022 | SEND
From the classroom to the Boardroom – Education is the route to employment A common error we see towards people with SEND is that the level of support shrinks as they mature. moving from the classroom to the boardroom is not a seamless experience for those who... 
by Emma Pinnock | Oct 27, 2022 | disability, SEND
Down syndrome in the classroom October is Down syndrome Awareness month, which is why we thought it would be important to understand down syndrome in the classroom. We want to highlight how pupils with down syndrome deserve the same opportunities as their peers. We... 
by Stefano De Rose | Oct 17, 2022 | disability, SEND
In honour of it being world student day on the 15th of October, we wanted to focus on students anxiety of all age ranges. Students around the world experience many stresses which are sometimes not taken into consideration, and when neglected can lead to... 
by Emma Pinnock | Sep 27, 2022 | SEND
Teachers’ well-being for September – one month completed We are deep in to September, which means lesson planners are planning and our organisation heads are on! While organisation and planning are essential, try not to put too much pressure on yourself. Focus... 
by Emma Pinnock | Jul 22, 2022 | disability, SEND
Representation of neurodiverse and disabled people in the workplace is a major step in helping society understand all its members. For many young people with disabilities and their families, what the future will hold is a deep concern. This is especially true of...
