This category covers inclusive education strategies, classroom adaptations, and evidence-informed teaching ideas to support all learners. From SEND best practices to behaviour approaches, teacher wellbeing, and curriculum design, you’ll find thought-provoking articles for educators who want to make a meaningful difference.
Whether you’re a class teacher, TA, parent educator, or school leader, these resources promote neurodiversity-affirming, pupil-centred practice that works in real classrooms. Explore insights that bridge research and reality across mainstream and special education settings.
Understanding and Supporting Behaviours of Concern Whatever your own beliefs and values around child development. When supporting children in schools, it’s crucial to recognise that all behaviour is a form of communication. Zero tolerance policies and refusals to make reasonable adjustments lead to many children missing out on education. What we traditionally label as ‘challenging’ … Read more
The Art and Science of Using Questioning Frameworks in Education Questioning stands as one of the most powerful tools in a teacher’s arsenal. Far more than simple information gathering, effective questioning serves as a catalyst for intellectual growth, critical thinking, and student engagement. Despite its transformative potential, many teachers find themselves underutilizing this vital pedagogical … Read more
Understanding Standardised Testing in Education Standardised tests, also known as standardised assessments or standardised examinations, represent structured evaluation methods administered and scored consistently across all test-takers. These assessments measure students’ academic capabilities, knowledge, and skills against predetermined criteria, ensuring that testing conditions, questions, and marking schemes remain uniform for all participants. What Defines a Standardised … Read more
Embracing Neurodiversity in Constructive Play When we think about constructive play, images of children building elaborate spaceships with Lego blocks or crafting intricate sandcastles on the beach might come to mind. While these activities represent advanced forms of constructive play, it’s crucial to understand that they are the culmination of years of experimentation, repetition, and … Read more
Challenging Behavior and Setting Events Creating an optimal learning environment is a challenge that lies at the heart of effective teaching, especially for SEN pupils. It requires staff to possess a deep and nuanced understanding of the factors that influence student behaviour, engagement, and academic performance. Among these factors, setting events play a crucial yet … Read more
Understanding Setting Events and Challenging Behavior Challenging behaviors rarely occur in isolation. They are often influenced by a complex interplay of factors that extend beyond the immediate triggers. These factors can be subtle and often operate in the background, but they can have a powerful impact on an individual’s emotional and behavioral state. Recognizing that … Read more
Using Behaviour Records to Reduce Challenging Behaviour in Schools This article examines the significance staff observation in identifying “setting events“, and how this information can be applied to create supportive and proactive school environments to reduce challenging behaviours. “The results of this study suggest that services that are seeking to prevent challenging behavior should seek … Read more
Online EdD vs. Traditional Doctorate Pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) is a significant step for professionals looking to advance in leadership roles in the education sector. With the rise of online learning, prospective students now face a choice between completing an EdD online or attending a traditional on-campus program. Both options have unique advantages, … Read more
The landscape of education has transformed dramatically in recent years, with online schooling playing a pivotal role in reshaping how students learn. As technology evolves, more educational institutions are offering virtual learning options that provide flexibility and accessibility to students worldwide. This shift is redefining the traditional classroom setting and opening up new opportunities for … Read more
The Long-Term Impact: Compliance-Based vs Interoception-Based Behaviour Support Approaches We have written a lot about supporting behaviour in as neurodiversity affirming ways as possible. The approaches I use both at work and at home are actually a mix of behavioural interventions and therapeutic approaches. It is clear that two distinct methodologies have emerged in a … Read more
Physical Causes of Challenging Behavior As educators, we often encounter students who exhibit challenging behaviors in the classroom. While it’s tempting to focus solely on the behavior itself. Challenging behavior is not a diagnosis. Instead, it’s typically the result of a complex interplay between an individual and their environment. In many cases, these behaviors are … Read more
Pirate Week Plans for Early Years Ahoy there, mateys! Welcome aboard our exciting pirate-themed adventure week! Pirates have long captured the imagination of young and old alike, with their swashbuckling tales of treasure hunts, high seas adventures, and mysterious islands. It’s no wonder that pirate themes are a perennial favorite in early years classrooms. They … Read more
The Sleeping Lions Game: A Roarsome Guide for Kids and Grown-ups Welcome to the wild world of Sleeping Lions! This super-fun game has been making kids giggle and grown-ups join in for ages. It’s as easy as pie to play and perfect for birthday bashes, school shenanigans, and family fun days. So, let’s learn all … Read more
Tough Tray and Sensory Play Risk Assessment Sensory play is a vital component of early years education, offering children rich opportunities to explore, learn, and develop. Tough trays have become increasingly popular in UK classrooms as a versatile tool for containing and presenting sensory experiences. However, with the excitement and benefits of sensory play come … Read more
Mother Goose: Nursery Rhymes and Early Learning Mother Goose, the beloved figure of nursery rhymes and fairy tales, has enchanted children for centuries. This timeless character serves as a gateway to the wonderful world of language, imagination, and early learning. I’m thrilled to explore the rich tapestry of Mother Goose tales and their potential for … Read more
Engaging EYFS Introduction Activities for ‘People Who Help Us’ One essential topic in the EYFS curriculum is ‘People Who Help Us’. This theme not only broadens children’s understanding of their community and an appreciation for the diverse roles that keep our society functioning smoothly. Here’s a comprehensive guide to introducing this topic engagingly and effectively … Read more
How to Write a Compelling College Application Essay The college application essay is one of the most critical components of the admissions process. It provides an opportunity to showcase your personality, experiences, and writing skills, offering a window into who you are beyond your grades and test scores. Writing a compelling essay can be a … Read more
What is a Provocation? Reggio Emilia-Inspired Early Learning In early childhood education, few approaches have captured the imagination of educators and parents quite like the Reggio Emilia philosophy. At the core of this innovative Italian educational approach lies a concept that has revolutionised the way we think about children’s learning: the provocation. But what exactly … Read more
9 Speech Disorders To Be Aware Of Do you think your child needs to go for speech therapy? As a parent, it’s up to you to create an environment where your child can develop on all levels. Still, when you start to notice they’re struggling in a particular area, like with speech and language, there’s … Read more
Nurturing Phonological Awareness: 15 Engaging EYFS Rhyming Games Rhyming games are a powerful tool for developing phonological awareness in early years settings. These activities not only enhance language skills but also ignite joy and creativity in young learners. Here are 15 innovative rhyming games tailored for EYFS children, complete with EYFS framework links, learning objectives, … Read more
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