Could journal clubs be the way forward? I recently had the incredible opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking project funded by the Chartered College of Teaching and the Fair Education Alliance. This project wasn’t your typical endeavour; it set out to explore how journal clubs, a common practice in the health sector, could support Read More
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Dyslexia Friendly Classrooms
How do your classroom practices align with these straightforward adjustments? Would you consider your classroom to be dyslexia and literacy difficulty friendly? Download the classroom poster below to share with your staff. These strategies for a dyslexia friendly classroom should ensure that your pupils with dyslexia or other similar literacy difficulties are able to access Read More
Five little steps to support children’s social, emotional and mental health in a world of big pressures
The number of pupils experiencing difficulties with their social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) is rising rapidly and when we consider the huge pressures put on children at present, it is any wonder? Pressures from the national curriculum In the early years, the national expectations for the end of the reception year (age 5) involve, Read More
The Superpower of Sound Processing and Rhythmic Skills
As parents and/or educators you will no doubt be aware that music and rhythm significantly support young children’s development but apart from the surface-level knowledge of the overall benefits in areas such as mood and literacy, what are the underlying scientific principles that make these skills so important to the developing child? Boogie Mites takes Read More
Reasonable Adjustment In Classrooms and Schools
Reasonable adjustment in the classroom and at school are accommodations made to ensure that students with additional needs have equal access to educational opportunities. These adjustments are designed to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment which is of course what we want in all of our schools! It means schools have a legal obligation Read More
My Mood Stars: Brighten Up Your SEMH!
I’m pleased to recommend My Mood Stars to PYM blog readers! Perfect for learners with #SEND or #SEMH difficulties to support communication.
Mental Health In School: Some Contentious issues!
As we enter Mental Health Week, I really want schools and staff to consider mental health in school with more depth and debate. #semh #mentalhealthweek2023 #teacher
Selfies: A Reflection On Identity
Despite students being encouraged to ‘know thyself’, support for diversity and inclusion in schools could be better…
SENCO Overview Of Workload (editable)
This is a useful document which you can use to explain your workload to others. It’s fully editable so you could colour code it to show what is the most/least time consuming for you or write approximate times next to each entry.
SENCO Talks – QFT strategies for secondary (via Spotify)
oducing SENCO Talks – Informative discussions on Additional Educational Needs, to help all Secondary school staff better support pupils with additional needs. May also be suitable for some of your primary children. There are nine episodes on a range of SEND needs. Hope you enjoy them and are able to share them with your colleagues.