Tag: students
A brush with creativity
Helena Aikin reveals how a challenging art project helped students with cerebral palsy to examine and express their identity
I was invited to teach an...
Teaching Dyslexic Students: Theory and Practice
Lynn Lovell is head of Professional Practice at the British Dyslexia Association. She has completed an MA in Specific Learning Difficulties with a focus...
A passion for creating art
Let's offer ALL students the art education experience they deserve, says Rebecca Bromley-Woods.
As the UK education system has become increasingly narrow and focused on...
CPD for school leaders
Try spending more time together, recommends Nadia Hewstone.
I have met many talented and committed senior leaders. I recently worked with a Senco who had...
Working with external providers
Some guidance for teaching assistants, from Lisa Harwood and Clare Saunders.
When your school invites a new external provider in, how are they welcomed into...
DSA funding for dyslexic students
Funding is available, but needs to be more widely publicised, says Jennifer Willows.
With rising diagnoses and an increased awareness of the challenges facing students...
Comics and dyslexia
Comics are an accessible and engaging way of learning, and not just for students with dyslexia, argues Kai Holmström.
Comic books have long been a...
Trust your instincts
Sotiria Vlahodimou shares her thoughts on choosing the right school or college.
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important...
Five thoughts on PSHE for older students
Angela Milliken-Tull on developing PSHE for older students with learning differences or neurodiversity.
Since September 2020, Relationships, sex, and health education (RSHE) has been statutory...
Looking after what we can’t see
David Swanston really digs gardening.
Gardening activities are a great way to facilitate learning for children and young people with SEND, and the benefits are...
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...
