Education, health and care plans explained (pt 2)
The process for completing EHC plans In my article in the last issue of SEN Magazine (SEN92, Jan/Feb 2018), I looked at what education, health and care (EHC) plans are, what should be in them, who...
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Parents need support too
Jo Griffin looks at ways to help manage the stress of parenting a child with SEN and disabilities Becoming a parent can be a demanding as well as a rewarding experience. For parents of a disabled...
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The unforeseen journey
Lola Alvarez-Romano and Jessie Ellinor look at the trauma faced by some parents of children with SEN and how schools can support them Having a child with complex needs takes parents down a path that...
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Teachers – help is at hand!
Rosamund McNeil outlines key sources of professional support for teaching staff Currently, up to 8,587 children and young people with SEN and disabilities are classed as “awaiting provision” for a...
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Sensory support for dyslexia
Susie Nyman reveals how a multi-sensory approach can help dyslexic students with their learning The secret of any student’s success lies in finding the thing that makes them “tick”. Students should be...
View ArticleSiblings of children with SEND should not be left in the cold
Grace Williams shares the positive and negative sides of living with a disabled sibling, and makes the case that all siblings of children with SEND should receive long-term support. The sibling...
View ArticleShoe fitting: Why the correct footwear is paramount for people with autism
Shoe fitting can be a chore for those with autism, writes Peter Varnavas. It’s a lesser known fact that most people with autism are quite sensitive to shoes. Yet, a lot of them are wearing footwear...
View ArticleStress Awareness – Education Supporting Young Carers to Reach Full Potential.
Getting a good education is not only about their future for young carers and young adult carers, it is the selfless act of securing an income to continue supporting their dependents, be it their...
View ArticleOn the Menu – A New Resource for Food Teaching
Adopting good practice As a previous secondary food technology teacher, now supporting teachers and their pupils through the ‘Food – a fact of life’ education programme, I am delighted that over the...
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Working with external providers
Some guidance for teaching assistants, from Lisa Harwood and Clare Saunders. When your school invites a new external provider in, how are they welcomed into the school community? The provider is a...
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