Sensory Story: The Autumn Forest
An Autumn Sensory Story This is due to be the first in a series of 4 stories (1 for…
Behaviour Management: 30+ Habits of Effective teachers.
Over 30 suggested strategies for effective behaviour management. #Education #Teaching.
Top SEND ECT Tips
ECTs: Flipping the Narrative on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Collated by the inspirational Elly Chapple (visit her site…
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BackPocketTeacher: Bereavement and Grief in SEND
The Birth of BackPocketTeacher Hands up, who returns from school with a bizarre range of things in their pockets?…
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Sensory Story: The Blue Abyss
This was my first attempt at writing a sensory story. Heavily influenced by this book by the fantastically creative Joanna Grace
Special Education Book Directory
Here you will find all the Special Education books listed in the database but with clickable links. these are all recommended by SEN teachers and professionals.
Transition: A New Class
Class changes in September are a huge source of anxiety for all involved. There is a range of activities you can undertake to make this transition easier. I have written a blog about supporting learners with day-to-day general transitions and this one on supporting Autistic children with class transitions.
Assessment for PMLD
Rethinking Assessment for PMLD learners. In 2015, Cherry Garden School decided their assessment and reporting procedures were no longer…
Physical Education For Autistic Students: Teaching Tips and Strategies
Inclusive Physical Education (PE) and SEN Some hurdles you can jump, you can see them, some are higher than…
The SEND Acronym Guide
This guide will provide information about the meaning of over 100 widely used acronyms.
Special Education Interview Questions
Whether you are a newly qualified teacher or an experienced educator, we will be able to help you secure positions working in one of the most rewarding sectors of UK education.
Sensory Learning Activities: An A-Z.
Why sensory Learning? Sensory learning – Sensory activities are those designed by educators to facilitate exploration encouraging children to…
Spring 2019 SEND blog roundup.
There were so many important developments in the world of special education during the first part of 2019. Many seem to be focussing (and about time) on humanising the stories behind the labels and pushing for accountability of those in positions of power.
SEN Parents: An Essential Educational Partnership
Every successful placement requires the best possible communication and working relationship between parents and carers and schools
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An Essential Guide to Teaching Phonics in Early Years
Written for us by an Early Years leader, this post outlines a suggested phonics session, the activities and routine will be appropriate for all mainstream settings, and with a little imagination to any SEN setting. The phonics session mirrors what I taught to my class. Keeping the same routine really helped my autistic learners and is the key takeaway from this post.
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Emotional Regulation & SEND: Free Printable Resources
Recognising your own emotions and identifying effective strategies for managing these is a key skill for any child.
Behaviour: Debriefing and Post-Incident Support
You can call it challenging behaviour but these events really demonstrate is a highly anxious,frustrated or traumatic reaction to stress, Autistic children are not any more prone to behavioural incidents than other children so we need to look deeper if our interactions or environment is leading to issues.
Special Education: Life beyond school
f teaching is a vocation then working in the field of special needs is a calling.
Top Tips for an ECT Working With SEN Pupils
It is that time of year when trainee teachers are finishing their placements and looking for a school to begin their teaching career in. I hope some of you consider moving into the SEN sector. It is a great opportunity to build so many essential skills. It is also a great way to get to know the child behind the label, behind the stereotypes and textbook generalisations.
Why is Inclusive Education Essential?
Inclusive education is at the heart of education thinking in the UK but seems constantly challenged by policies such as Zero Tolerance behaviour and spending cuts that remove the support so important for our children to thrive in school.
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