1. Introduction: Why the Traditional Family Tree Doesn’t Fit Everyone The traditional family tree often resembles a rigid schematic: strict lines, an uncompromising focus on biological kinship, and tiny print. For many learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), this classic model becomes a significant barrier. The cognitive load required to decode complex hierarchies, … Read more
The Role of School Social Workers in Special Education and Inclusive Learning Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/grayscale-photo-of-people-sitting-on-chair-n1LIveUPls4 Ensuring that students in special education and inclusive learning environments receive the best education and treatment requires a coordinated effort. This effort is made by teachers and administrators. However, another key figure who works behind the scenes is the school social … Read more
Introduction to Pica and its Impact in School The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) defines pica as eating nonnutritive, nonfood substances over at least one month. The term is derived from “pica-pica,” the Latin word for the magpie bird, because of the bird’s indiscriminate gathering and eating … Read more
What are Love Languages Understanding how individuals express and receive love is a great way to enhance your human connections. Introduced by author Gary Chapman, the concept of “love languages” illuminates five distinct ways people communicate affection: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. By recognizing and celebrating these … Read more
Is your little explorer constantly on the hunt for new adventures? We’ve curated 75 fun and creative craft ideas that will ignite their creativity. Our youngest is now nearly 4 and have tried most of these at some point since our eldest was born. Crafting with your children is so much more than just a … Read more
Simple Sensory Activities for Autistic Teenagers at Home What Are Sensory Activities? Sensory activities engage the senses, including sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell, motion, and balance. These activities can vary from simple exercises like listening to soothing music to more complex setups like sensory circuits. They are beneficial for autistic teenagers as they aid sensory … Read more
Over-scheduling Children: The Importance of Unstructured Playtime In today’s world, children are frequently overscheduled with structured classes, lessons, and digital devices. While organized activities provide benefits, the importance of unstructured play must not be dismissed. Unstructured play refers to child-directed, freely chosen indoor or outdoor activities without predefined educational goals or direct supervision or direction … Read more
A Jolly Good Time with Santa at the Margate Caves Grotto. Ho, ho, ho! Gather ’round, fellow parents, because I have a festive tale to tell! If you’re looking for the ultimate Santa grotto experience in Kent, then look no further than the Margate Caves. This year we took our little elves aged 3 and … Read more
Books about Transport for EYFS These three transport-themed books are firm favourites in our household. Vehicles and transport are always popular themes from Early Years to Journey planning in secondary school. Have a look at my transport-themed teaching resources and we have just launched a fantastic Transport themed Sound Story for EYFS/SEN pupils which has … Read more
Picture Books About Inclusion and Diversity For School and Home Diversity in society is a really important topic to start addressing with children as soon as possible. This is especially true for children in a special school they are already marginalised in certain sections of society. I found these books when looking to resource our … Read more
Stories about Emotions Teaching emotions and explaining feelings to children is essential. A child cannot self regulate without recognising and starting to understand how they feel. It is also important for children to start to understand how their actions affect others. There are many ways to approach this but one of my favourite ways is … Read more
Free, Simple Sensory Activities For EYFS or SEN There are many options for embedding effective sensory learning curriculums for children who cannot access worksheets and online teaching resources. Sensory learners need sensory learning ideas. Preferably simple and free ones. This list of 150 (ish) ideas should give you some ideas to try at home, EYFS … Read more
Every successful placement requires the best possible communication and working relationship between parents and carers and schools
Recognising your own emotions and identifying effective strategies for managing these is a key skill for any child.
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The interactions, bonds and relationships of a family unit are so diverse that what may help one family will insult another.
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