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Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settings – Updated 8th September
Lorraine Petersen has compared this document with the mainstream one that was updated on 28th August and has indicated the additional information for specialist settings. Purpose of this guidance In developing this guidance for... Read moreTop Ten Tips for preparing schools for September for pupils with SEND
1. Work closely with parent carers in everything that you are planning. For many students their parent carers have taken on the extended role of teacher, therapist, support worker and much more for nearly half a year. They have supported... Read moreSupporting your Child’s development
Sharing one more activity with you all before we break up for the Summer (phew we made it!). Activity: Teaching inferences from pictures Why?: The ability to make inferences is an important higher level skill. Simply put, making... Read more
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Supporting SEND pupils during the third lockdown
Who could have imagined that as they went on holiday in December, schools would be back in January trying to figure out what they were supposed to be doing? The requirement to open up testing centres in all schools with secondary... Read moreIn changing times, do you require a change in speech and language therapy provider in your school or college?
It's to be expected that given this global pandemic you might be looking to reevaluate your Speech and Language Therapy service model to ensure you have secured the most flexible solutions for your ever changing needs. With... Read moreAre there downsides to using behaviour management systems with children?
The effects of behaviour management systems on children’s social, emotional and mental health is a hot topic amongst parents right now. The use of sticker charts, colour-coded systems and rewards to influence children’s... Read more
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