Tag: learning disability
The play’s the thing
Feeling comfortable and relaxed enough to attend the theatre—that's the thing, says Sarah Schofield.
Relaxed performances are adapted for those who would benefit from a...
The garden that grew from “No”
There's a strange sort of grief that comes when you realise the system wasn't built for your child, writes Rebecca Harrison.
Six years ago, my...
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...
Project-based learning
Project-based learning has re-ignited our passion as educators, writes Tamaryn Yartu.
The concept of one-size-fits-all should never be used to design a curriculum, yet the...
SEN136 : May/June 2025
Read SEN Magazine SEN136 : May/June here
Let's kick this off with a recommendation to turn to Headteacher Terri Wyse's engaging and thought-provoking response to...
Point of view: Preparing for adulthood
For a young person with a learning disability, preparing for adulthood is a time of change and uncertainty. My son is seventeen and has...
More relaxed performances please
Layne Harrod runs relaxed performances in London’s West End.
While you read this article, you’re welcome to leave it and come back to it as...
Any body can dance
Jen Blackwell and Donna Wheeldon explain the power of inclusive co-production in the creative arts.
All our sessions are co-produced with professional Dance Artists working...
Dysgraphia and the multilingual mind
In our increasingly globalised world, multilingualism among children is more common than ever. Children growing up in multicultural environments often learn to speak and...
