Tag: SEND
The new NPQ
Hazel Richards and Stephanie Brewster question whether the new NPQ qualification will equip SENCos with the theory and critical reflection needed to challenge, develop,...
SEND spaces
The best educational buildings for students with SEND are ones that are designed from the ground up for that purpose, writes Mark Brown.
A new...
SEND analytics
Amy Baxter describes how SEND registers are used as an analytical tool to inform and harmonise provision.
SEND Registers have become widespread practice, despite the...
Bridging the gap
Tia Papoutselou on transition issues for Y6 students with Speech, Language and Communication Need (SLCN)
The transition from primary to secondary school is challenging for...
Getting to grips with assistive technology
We can create a daring, whole-school vision says Sam McFarlane.
It's inescapable, the digital revolution is here to stay, and the world of education is...
School exclusion and its implications
The disproportionate exclusion of pupils with SEND is unacceptable, write Qaisar Sheikh and Richard Oldershaw.
According to recent DfE figures, pupils with SEND account for...
Assistive technology in Further Education
For learners with SEND, the benefits of assistive technology can be profound and transformational, writes Catherine Manning.
In 2018 the Education and Training Foundation (ETF)...
Inclusive tennis
Abbie Probert wants to get more adults and children with SEND on court and playing tennis.
The benefits of participating in regular physical activity are...
Playgrounds inspired by nature
Incorporating nature into school playgrounds offers a multitude of benefits for children's physical, mental, and emotional development, writes Alexandra Cook.
In an age dominated by...
Augmenting lives
Liz Downes explains how a national charity is supporting the provision of special equipment and aids for living.
Helping people to see the person, not...