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July • August 2020 • Issue 107 12 SEN law The effects of a new COVID-related change 14 Surviving lockdown A look into the key effects of the lockdown for parents of children with special needs 18 Preparation for adulthood Introducing children to the skills they will need as adults 23 Autism, anxiety and some surprising lockdown wins Making the most of those long lockdown days 25 Home schooling children with SEND How new developments in education technology are enabling distance learning for pupils with special needs 32 Home schooling through play Helping children with visual impairment learn during lockdown 38 SEN law A look at how the temporary changes in SEN law will affect those who need it 40 It’s never too late for phonics Why we need to keep training teachers to uses phonics for children with reading difficulties 42 Cerebral Palsy The battle for public funding. 44 Relationships and sex education Find out why parents are reluctant to teach sex education to their children 46 The education system and neurodiversity Why we need diversity in our education system 47 Racism for kids How you can talk to children about racism 50 Supporting children in the aftermath of the pandemic Tips for making the transition back to school as smooth as possible 52 Days out A visit to Kidzania, were kids can play pretend while picking up valuable skills Regulars 6 SEN news 8 What’s new? The latest products and ideas for SEN 48 Point of view Have your say! 54 Book reviews 58 CPD, training and events 62 SEN resources directory 64 About SEN Magazine 52 Days out SEN 107 senmagazine.co.uk