Tag: SEN
PoV: Resilience
As a SEN mum, Julie Wills has grown to dislike the word resilience, and for good reasons.
Firstly, children with SEN (and their families) are...
SEN and the EYFS
Julie Pearson and Val Pope look at the practical implications of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children with SEN, their families and...
Building inclusion
Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta on the profound benefits of inclusive play.
Earlier this year, the UK government unveiled a ten-year plan to revitalise...
PoV: Hooked on slime
As a child, I loved playing with slime, as well as the rubber goblin-like hand puppets known as Boglins that were popular in the...
Modular spaces for SEN
Dan Ashley looks at how modular building techniques were successfully used in a specialist SEN setting.
Schools and local authorities are increasingly required to expand...
Every carer’s a SEN carer
Nadine Povey on the reality of fostering children with additional needs.
More children with Special Educational Needs are entering care and the demand for specialist...
Your day in court
Susan Rawlings oversees school visits to the National Justice Museum in Nottingham. With a lived experience of SEN, she has always been aware of...
Frustration with AT
That frustration can be turned into confidence, says Matt Dean.
Assistive technology continues to evolve, but the principles of success remain the same: tools are...
In case you missed it
ICYMI—a selection of stories from the press and social media.
Scotland: 43% ASN 'unsustainable'
England: PINS evaluation continues until March
England: "Classrooms a Victorian would recognise"
England: Free...
A taste for adventure
Outdoor adventure and residential activities are not a luxury—they are an essential part of learning and development, says Sean Day.
Outdoor activities teach essential skills,...
