Developing pupil motivation using 10 evidence based strategies. Teaching Assistants (TAs) play a vital role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom. One of the most important aspects of their work is to help these pupils develop a strong motivation to learn. This is crucial because pupils with SEN may face … Read more
This blog is, and I will say it now – a bit of a ramble, a shambolic collection of half-baked ideas. It was triggered by a recent change in my life that has left me carting carloads of stuff to the tip. Moving boxes to one room to tidy another then back & years’ worth … Read more
Tips for SEN Teachers on Staying Positive. Updated July 2023. This post collates our Top Tips for staying positive, given the current state of the education system Post-Covid these ideas are needed more than ever. Maintaining a Positive Attitude as an SEN Teacher If you work in Special Education (or Education as it should be … Read more
There are some excellent lessons we educators can take from George RR Martin’s epic tale of the fight for the throne of Westeros. Game Of Thrones has some brilliant quotes about Friendship, the struggle against an adversary, loyalty to name just a few. Here is a selection of quotes that you may find apply to … Read more
Teaching The Teacher Teaching and learning is the root of education. The two words go very well together. However, we often employ the phrase to suggest that we as teachers are doing the teaching and that it is only the students who are doing the learning. I dread to suggest it but I can imagine … Read more
Using iPads and Tablet Technology in Sensory Rooms There are many ways to make a sensory room and learning space more engaging, one of the quickest and most versatile is… the teacher. Running a close second is by using technology. In terms of interactivity specialist sensory room equipment cannot be beaten, it is hard-wearing and well-designed. However, … Read more
Educational Motivational Speakers Inspiration is all around you. To be inspirational is a resource some people harness to make a living out of. There are schools full of people at this very moment who are giving inspirational speeches, to classes, and to individuals. There are those who are changing the ways people think about aspects of … Read more
Tried and Tested Ways to Create a Positive School Ethos and Culture Education can be is a very stressful industry to work in. However for the many teachers who would not consider working anywhere else there are ways to make the job much less stressful. Creating a positive school ethos and atmosphere of your school, … Read more
Using Typorama In Your Classroom Now I love a good quote and image. I have been using the Typorama app for a while. Teachers need great visuals to engage students used to flashy advertising and constant media bombardment. I’m not sure if a study has been done on the effectiveness of images as inspiration or … Read more
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