Tag: confidence
Raising expectations
Nicola Enoch on why expectations matter, how knowledge strengthens practice, and how everyday classroom decisions can either expand or restrict opportunity.
For pupils with Down...
Building pathways before sixteen
Douglas Akena describes an African approach to inclusive vocational preparation.
In many education systems, the years leading up to age sixteen determine how well young...
Frustration with AT
That frustration can be turned into confidence, says Matt Dean.
Assistive technology continues to evolve, but the principles of success remain the same: tools are...
Ruby flew too
Marcia Squire-Wood tells the story of her daughter Ruby, who is now a fully-fledged twentysomething.
Once upon a time, a kind portage worker gave me...
A taste for adventure
Outdoor adventure and residential activities are not a luxury—they are an essential part of learning and development, says Sean Day.
Outdoor activities teach essential skills,...
It’s instrumental
If music was the thread which flowed through education, we'd raise our overall cognitive capacity, writes Rachael Diop.
Teachers are often working with groups who...
The ripple effect
Dyslexia is not just about literacy. It's about identity, confidence and potential. When schools get it right, the ripples reach far beyond the classroom,...
Martial arts and neurodivergence
Vickie Simos looks at how a focus on martial arts can support teaching discipline, concentration and attention, especially for neurodivergent people.
Martial arts can help...
Point of view: You’d be amazed
"You'd be amazed", says Imran Hassan, "there are a lot of people, including myself, who have made a lot of progress within the programme."
I...
Meaningful communication
We should take the time to work in a way that genuinely includes learning-disabled voices, writes Kallum McGuire Lewis.
I've had the privilege of witnessing...
