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Elevating Teaching Assistants: Empowering Professional Growth through a Level 3 Qualification

by Gavin | Jan 11, 2024 | News, Support Strategies Information, Teaching Assistants Information | 0 comments

As educational institutions strive to provide quality support for their students, the role of teaching assistants has become increasingly vital. Recognising the significance of their contributions, we are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a teaching...

SENCO wellbeing: Don’t just survive – thrive!

by Lynn How | Dec 16, 2023 | 0 comments

SENCO wellbeing: Don’t just survive – thrive! Lynn How – Author and Educational Consultant, Positive Young Minds £10 for unlimited whole school access – https://www.thesendcast.com/shop-home/ Having interacted with 1000s of SENCOs up and down the country, Author...

Integration Strategies: Making Assistive Technology Work in the Classroom

by Violet Nest | Dec 4, 2023 | AI, High Quality Teaching Information, News, SEND Processes Information, Teaching Assistants Information | 0 comments

In today’s digital age, assistive technology has become an integral part of creating inclusive learning environments. However, integrating these tools into classrooms can sometimes feel as challenging as trying to teach a cat how to juggle! Fear not –...

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborating with Teachers and Parents for Executive Functioning Support

by Violet Nest | Nov 9, 2023 | Executive Functioning, News, Support Strategies Information | 0 comments

If you’re reading this post, chances are you’ve been in the trenches of supporting students with executive functioning challenges. You know as well as I do that it can sometimes feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube while riding a unicycle on a...

Recruitment in SEND: Timing and Considerations

by Abigail Hawkins | Oct 25, 2023 | News, SEND Insights, SEND Processes Information, Teaching Assistants Information | 0 comments

Roll up, roll up! Let’s imagine the SEND department as a delightful circus. Ah, but not just any circus – it’s a symphony of specialists, a carnival of carers, each with their unique act. Now, as the ringmaster (or SENCO, if you prefer the official title),...