Tag: advice
Trends in SEN publishing
Amy Lankester-Alen knows what's popular right now, and has some tips for budding authors.
Teachers are time poor. They look for clear, practical, accessible books...
Ensuring EHCPs comply with the law
Kathryn Saban's guide to Education, Health and Care Plans.
An EHCP is a legal document which is drafted by a Local Authority ('LA'). It sets...
It’s NOT All About Swearing:
A Practical Guide to Tourette's Syndrome for Parents in a Post-Pandemic World
Dr Mandy Barnett is the mother of a boy and a girl who...
How to complain
Douglas Silas’s tips on complaining to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (previously called the Local Government...
The Challenges of Being an Autistic Mother with Autistic Children
Alicia Trautwein discovered that she was autistic as an adult. Now, she is navigating life with four children, three of whom also have autism.
As...
Representing those with SEND in court
Courts are failing to take into account the special needs of those they are prosecuting, and it needs to end, says Caroline Spencer-Boulton.
Having specialised...
Teaching Rebooted
Jon Tait is Director of School Improvement and Deputy CEO at a multi-academy trust. He is also the author of four books on teaching...
Shoe fitting: Why the correct footwear is paramount for people with...
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...
Five guidelines for carers of people with Down’s Syndrome
Following a surge in calls to its helpline, the Down’s Syndrome Association have released a free resource for parents, carers, social workers and people...
Supporting children with processing issues
SEN Specialist Jacqui Strubel offers some guidance on helping children deal with processing issues.
As a SENCO, I have noticed that while a lot of...
