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Only 4% of disabled children can go to a holiday club...
How do you keep yourself entertained during the summer holidays? Perhaps you've been playing with your friends or you might even have been dropped...
Government failing disabled people, human rights watchdog warns
The UK government has been accused by a human rights watchdog of making "slow progress" in improving the lives of disabled people.
The Equality and...
Living life to the Max
Young people with Down syndrome can be independent and contribute to society; just look at my son, says Sarah Lockwood
SPECIAL NEEDS
PERSONAL STORIES
How a Dyslexic became a writer and a teacher
Toby Lee shares how he was able to relate to his students and become a better person because of his Dyslexia.
I spent many years...
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 staff
Ian Hartwright provides some useful tips on how schools can attract and keep the best teachers
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...
Focus on speech and language therapists
Alison Hodson takes a look at the work of speech and language therapists
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