Tag: students
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...
Point of view: Empowering students
Sibel Meral on the importance of voice, experience and confidence.
The journey to adulthood is about more than just academic qualifications. It’s about confidence, self-advocacy...
Point of view: Expectations aren’t enough
Terri Wyse's engaging response to the recent Curriculum and Assessment Review in England.
Stay with me for a moment…
Imagine you have three children in front...
Reintegrating after AP
Shazad Ali on managing reintegration from alternative provision.
The need to support young people at risk of falling through the cracks in the education system...
Touch typing: a game-changer for dyslexic learners
Change is coming, and it’s good news for dyslexic students, says Sheraleen Braganza.
Our exam system is about to change. I have been banging on...
Disabled Student Allowance: update
The new disabled student allowance is making higher education more accessible, but barriers still remain, writes Jessica Wythe.
For students with disabilities, navigating the academic...
Fixing those pesky mental images
Louise Barnes's fascinating account of how she approaches dyslexia. Warning: may contain traces of alien-octo-spider and blue bacteria.
I'm a former primary teacher, now giving...
Let’s be clear
Diana Hudson argues that clear, straightforward language can help autistic students shine.
Students who are on the autistic spectrum (ASD) may be intelligent and articulate,...
Sticky Teaching and Learning
How to make your students remember what you teach them
Caroline Bentley-Davies is a teacher trainer, adviser, coach and the author of many bestselling books,...
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...
