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...
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- 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)...
- Jan 24
- 4 min
5 Ways to Improve Your Communication with Autistic Children
Being able to effectively communicate with a child, whether you are a parent, carer or educator, is key. Being able to communicate...
- Jan 17
- 5 min
How to Help Children Cope with Grief and Loss
Following a very sudden death of a close friend, I found myself unable to concentrate, filled with dark thoughts and randomly breaking...
- Jan 13
- 3 min
Chinese New Year: 7 Multi-Sensory Lesson Ideas
Chinese New Year is one of the most important and most celebrated festival for Chinese all around the world. It’s translated to Spring...
- Jan 7
- 5 min
8 Steps to Help Autistic Children Recognise Emotions and Expressions
Recognising facial expressions of emotions is critical for creating connections and social interaction in early life. Recognising...
- Jan 2
- 5 min
The Benefits of Special Interests in Autism
Only recently have researchers and professionals truly began to understand the power of neurodiverse Special Interests that often emerge...
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
The Right Way to Use Visual Timetables
Anyone who has ever worked in a specialist setting or with children with special educational needs will have undoubtedly used a visual...
- Dec 26, 2022
- 5 min
My Top 10 Books About Neurodiversity
"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...
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