Tag: families
SEN in Wales
Heledd Fychan describes parents' struggle for SEN provision in Wales.
Despite reforms to the system via the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act of...
Point of view: The system is failing
Children and young people with special needs are being failed by the current system, writes Pooja Sharma.
Thousands are without a school place that meets...
SEN fostering
There are many reasons why people foster, but they all have one thing in common—a wish to make a positive difference to the lives...
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...
Raising Kids With Big Baffling Behaviours:
Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies That Really Work
Robyn Gobbel is a mental health professional, who specialises in supporting the families of children with challenging behaviours. She runs...
Selective mutism
Hannah Morris explains how children with selective mutism can develop the confidence to express themselves and thrive.
When there is an expectation to talk, the...
Follow the evidence
Mary Taylor makes a plea for more effective emotional health support.
We have the evidence to help us to understand the importance of building emotional...
Families face “nightmare” wait for autism diagnosis
Nearly half of parents are waiting 18 months or more for their child to receive a formal diagnosis of autism, with some families having...
Epilepsy and families
Paul Keenleyside examines how epilepsy affects all those who live with it
She’s my responsibility
Student Mimi explains at how looking after her autistic sister is a duty she and her family are happy to accept.
Two years ago, I...
