Tag: fostering
Neurodivergence and adoption
The most effective way to support a neurodivergent child is to understand what makes them different, says Dr Gemma North
Neurodiversity is a term increasingly...
Unlocking talent
Emma Finch’s uplifting story about fostering.
When Kim David Jones and his wife Caron welcomed Daniel into their lives, they couldn't have foreseen the joy...
A sense of belonging
As part of her masters thesis Stefanie Pearce studied the experiences of children who were looked-after or adopted at a trauma-informed school.
Eliza attends a...
SEN124 : May/June 2023
Read SEN Magazine SEN124: May/June 2023 here
It’s been a busy few weeks here recently, including a very worthwhile trip to Dyslexia Show 2023 in...
Fostering a child with autism
Fostering an autistic child can be a rewarding experience, but it does come with challenges, especially as change can be a trigger for difficult behaviour....
Foster care: could it be you?
Dominic Stevenson talks about how fostering can be one of the most varied, challenging and rewarding job you could do.
Around 2,500 children in care...
Changing lives one step at a time
Karina Auer offers a glimpse into the world of parents fostering children with SENEvery day, over 65,000 children in the UK are living with...
Christmas in February
David Eggboro discovers how fostering a child with SEN offers great rewards despite the challenges
Fostering positivity
David Eggboro talks to a mother who feels her family has been enriched by fostering a child with SEN
Making children’s homes outstanding
What does best practice look like for children’s homes supporting those with complex needs? Eleanor Schooling explains Ofsted’s view