What is Intensive Interaction?
Early engagement is incredibly important for developing communication and social skills. One approach that is widely used and recognised...
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- Aug 14
- 3 min
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...
- Aug 9
- 8 min
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,...
- Jul 2
- 3 min
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...
- Jun 20
- 2 min
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...
- Jun 11
- 3 min
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...
- Jun 5
- 7 min
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...
- Jun 1
- 6 min
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...
- Apr 30
- 3 min
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...
- Apr 18
- 3 min
5 Steps to Prepare Your Students For the Transition to Secondary School
Transitioning from primary to secondary school (where children are 11-16 for those of you reading outside of the UK) can be a challenging...
- Apr 10
- 7 min
Understanding Neurodiversity - A Teacher's Complete Guide
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the variety of ways in which the brain functions. It includes differences in neurological...
- Apr 4
- 3 min
10 Multi-Sensory Easter Activities for Children with SEND
Easter is a wonderful time to engage children in fun and educational activities. For children with special educational needs and...
- Mar 30
- 6 min
The Benefits (and Challenges!) of an Early Autism Diagnosis
Early autism diagnosis is crucial in ensuring that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) receive the appropriate support and...
- Mar 23
- 5 min
Exploring the Link Between Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition in which the brain has difficulty receiving and interpreting sensory information from...
- Mar 5
- 5 min
5 Ways to Reduce Emotionally Based School Avoidance?
Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people who experience genuine challenges in...
- Feb 26
- 3 min
7 Tips to Improve Maths Skills in Children with SEN
Mathematics is a fundamental subject that provides a foundation for learning many other subjects. Despite what we may think sometimes, we...
- Feb 16
- 4 min
What to Do If A Child Has a Developmental Regression
We love to see children making strides in their development, no matter what their age. I've had children say their first words at age 16...
- Feb 6
- 3 min
How to Create the Best Sensory Circuits (with ideas!)
Sensory circuits are similar in function to a gym circuit, but instead of focusing on fitness, they focus on supporting arousal. They are...
- Jan 31
- 6 min
How to Support EAL Students in the Classroom
19% of students in the UK are students who are learning English as and Additional Language (EAL). Given the recent influx of refugees...
- Jan 26
- 6 min
9 Positive Behaviour Intervention Strategies for 1:1's That Always Work
Being able to understand behaviour and setting appropriate expectations, plus adding in positive behaviour intervention strategies (PBIS)...
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