Unlocking the Power of Assistive Technology in Special Education

In an era where smartphones are as common as cups of tea, it’s no surprise that technology has permeated every corner of our lives – including education. But this isn’t just about swapping chalkboards for interactive whiteboards; we’re talking about...

SENCO Resilience: Balancing Responsibilities and Self-Care

In the world of education, there are few roles as demanding and rewarding as that of a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). This role requires an individual to be a master juggler, balancing the needs of students with special educational requirements...

Building Resilience in Teachers: Navigating the Challenges of Special Educational Needs (SEN)

In the vast and diverse landscape of education, one area stands out as uniquely challenging yet incredibly rewarding – teaching students with special educational needs (SEN). For teachers navigating this terrain, resilience becomes their North Star. It guides...

“People don’t get me” – Encouraging teenagers to access speech and language support

“People don’t get me” – Encouraging teenagers to access speech and language support It’s positive to see that speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) are becoming more talked about. Last year, schools assessed 230,000 pupils using Speech Link and Language Link...

Understanding Resilience: What It Is and Why It Matters

In an ever-evolving educational landscape where challenges are as common as cups of tea in Britain, one attribute stands tall – resilience. But what exactly is this seemingly elusive trait? And why does it matter so much, particularly within the realm of Special...

Riding the Wave of SEMH: The Impact and Implications of Rising Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs in Schools Part 6

Collaboration and Communication: Collaboration between teachers, parents, and professionals is crucial in implementing targeted interventions for students. By working together, these stakeholders can ensure that interventions are tailored to the specific needs of the...

Speech, Language and Communication Needs in teenagers: it’s never too late

At secondary school, the increasingly complex and nuanced language, volume of information, challenges of juggling multiple subjects, teachers and peers, combined with the effects of adolescence and significant structural changes within the teenage brain can cause...

What is Speech and Language Link?

This webinar was recorded on 16th Nov 2023 and any information given is correct up to this date. In this webinar we discussed Why screening for speech and language needs is important and information about the Speech and Language Link screening packages. with Yin...

Riding the Wave of SEMH: The Impact and Implications of Rising Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs in Schools Part 5

Offering Mindfulness Sessions: Mindfulness is a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It has been found to be beneficial in managing anxiety and promoting overall well-being. Here are some benefits of incorporating mindfulness...

Riding the Wave of SEMH: The Impact and Implications of Rising Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs in Schools part 1

Evidence suggests that targeted interventions typically have higher impacts than universal ones. This means identifying those who need extra help early on then providing tailored support accordingly. It could mean implementing social skills groups for those struggling...

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