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Recovery – Starting Again
Children and young adults with disabilities, and the process of arriving into a world made different by the pandemic
A thought in many parents’ and...
How Can Professionals Best Support Autistic Parents?
Recognition and support
Over the last decade it has become more widely accepted that autism is hereditary, with studies estimating that 80% of autistic people...
SPECIAL NEEDS
PERSONAL STORIES
What use diagnosis?
A little knowledge goes a long way towards helping those with SEN as they progress through life, says “Abdul”
SEN CAREERS
Real world recruitment
The impact of SEN inclusion on mainstream teacher recruitment
The workload of teachers is increasing, as the growing number of children with SEN and disabilities...
The right course
Effective CPD is not just good for teachers’ careers, it is essential if the diverse needs of pupils are to be met, says Chris Keates
Switching to SEN
Rob Grays talks to a teacher who has made the transition from a mainstream to an SEN setting
Stand out candidates
Hannah McDaid explains what special schools are looking for in teaching staff
Every special school is unique and staffing demands can differ greatly from setting...
The right staff
Ian Hartwright provides some useful tips on how schools can attract and keep the best teachers
