Tag: Education
Point of view: Something has to give
Joanne Doris is an experienced teacher at a special school, but she’s had enough. It would be funny if it weren’t so serious.
It’s Sunday...
Foster and trauma
Sair Penna emphasises the importance of psychological safety in the learning process.
Children in the foster care system who have special educational needs (SEN) may...
It’s time to join the dots
It's great that disabled people, disability charities and families were consulted for the Government's Disability Action Plan, says Laura Davis, but why doesn't it...
Teaching SEN abroad
Matthew Lee on what SEN professionals should know before making the move to international schooling.
If you are looking at applying for an international SEN...
Reducing restraint
Tough approaches like zero tolerance and seclusion don't work, says Ben Higgins. We need a more person-centred and trauma-informed approach in education.
For most children...
Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
Dyslexia’s two-edged sword
Dyslexia can feel like a superpower or a ball and chain, says Louise Selby.
I am atrocious at packing. I can spend a whole day...
People of determination
Massrat Shiakh writes from Oman about the progress towards addressing special educational needs in the Middle East.
Middle Eastern countries have undergone significant transformation and...
Point of view: Education Officer at nasen
Seeing the 'ability' in disability. Zoe Mather says we should be treating people more fairly.
In education we should be continually looking to challenge the...
Point of view: home educator
Do it yourself. Rachel Hawkins is home-educating her autistic daughter.
I have only been home educating my eleven-year-old daughter Isabelle since September, as she needed...
