It is so important for all children on your SEND register (and other groups such as EAL and children with healthcare plans), to have ownership of a one page profile document that they can understand and refer back to over the year. I put this together for my school last year to further personalise what Read More
The Seeds Of Change: The perfect time for curriculum reform from an SEMH perspective
If not now when? The seeds have been sown. The time is ripe. Educators across the realm have questioned the simple fact that if we are able to teacher assess children’s learning for key year group outcomes this year, why not every year? A whopping 82% of teachers surveyed by YouGov, agree that the focus Read More
Fully Customisable, Child Centred, Annual Review Template (easy to screen share on a video call!)
It is so important for children with an EHCP to have a review which they can take part in as well as a document that they can understand and refer back to over the year. I put this together for my school last year which has gone down well with parents and children. In the current situation, this is a good way to share the process online during the review with screen sharing making the meeting more interactive. Hopefully with this resource, the annual review will be a more positive experience.
Free Psychological First Aid Training For Front Line Staff via Future Learn
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/psychological-first-aid-covid-19 – click here to access The following infomation is from the Gov.uk press release: Free online psychological first aid training from Public Health England (PHE) available to frontline staff and volunteers Training will equip staff to provide support and recognise people at risk of distress Follows globally recommended model for supporting people during emergencies, Read More
11 Top Tips For Nailing that Job Application (L.How via Teacher Toolkit)
Here’s one I wrote earlier! What can you do to secure your next job? It’s a stressful time of year when applying for jobs and does not help your well-being and self-esteem to not even get to the interview stage. I know because I’ve been there! I have walked straight into my second teaching job Read More
Successful Pupil Transition
What an impossible situation we find ourselves in. Last year, I was blogging about successful transitions for SEND pupils with all the best practice and resources ideas I could muster but in this crazy situation, none of those bells and whistles will be possible. How will children have successful transitions to another year group or school with so many variables and unknowns? I don’t have the answers but the following are ideas that you could try out without the need for physical visits. Once you know, with more certainty, what next year will look like, transition plans can follow. Even if you need to start them in September!
12 Alternative Writing And Scaffolding Ideas
Children are increasingly needing extra support when writing. Add these alternative writing and scaffolding techniques to your Quality First Teaching toolkit. They may reduce pupil anxiety and therefore improve outcomes, especially when the objective is not writing (e.g. a Science or Geography concept). Vygotsky stated back in 1989 that, “what the child is able to do in Read More
Book review: The Colour Monster by Anna Llenas
This lovable little monster, is perfect for preschool, key stage one and beyond. Particularly, if you are starting out on a journey to both explore and express feelings. With simple yet effective illustrations, The Colour Monster is a must for your school PHSE resource collection or for your own bookshelf! With mainly 5 star ratings Read More
10 De-escalation strategies
Even the most empathetic staff members, who are full of inclusive practices, can come unstuck when faced with a child in front of them who has reached crisis point. With recent levels of heightened anxiety in some children (perhaps caused by a change in routine and environment), some may find it harder than usual to Read More
10 Ways Natural Playgrounds Help Benefit Children’s Development by The SEN Resources Blog
‘Playgrounds aren’t just about entertainment – they’re a key part of a child’s development. From confronting danger with climbing structures to social skills garnered by interaction in a play environment, playing outside helps children grow.’ – The SEN Resources Blog With the play parks closed, parents everywhere have looked to natural play areas to entertain Read More