Tag: learning disabilities
We adopted three children with disabilities and have never looked back!
Being single and openly lesbian, Alison always knew she’d adopt a child.
I had always worked in the special education sector and I wanted to...
Staff in all CQC registered services must now have learning disability...
All health and social care providers registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) must now ensure that their staff receive training in how to...
DFN Project Search leading the way for young people with hidden...
During UK Disability History Month we hear about Claire Cookson's mission to get 10,000 young people with learning disabilities and autism into work in...
Report highlights impact of school exclusions on pupils
The effects of exclusion
School exclusions have left some children at increased risk of harm – with decisions too often taken without efforts to understand...
Yorkshire Dales Youth Hostel to pioneer work placements for youngsters with...
Providing a place for work placements
The youth hostel at Hawes in Wensleydale has been sold for £100,000 to a head teacher who plans to...
Opening up communities
Vijay Patel writes about the issues people with learning disabilities face building friendships and relationships
Learning about learning disabilities
We all have a lot to learn about how to support children with learning disabilities, says Jan Tregelles
Mental health toolkit for adults with learning difficulties
New tools aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of mental health services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism have been launched by...
Spellathon goes live online
The annual spelling competition organised by learning disability charity Mencap is now live online. Schools are invited to sign up for Spellathon where pupils can...
British Institute of Learning Disabilities gets new Chief Executive
Ann Chivers has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD).
Previously BILD’s Delivery Services Manager, Ms Chivers...
Book Reviews
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...
