Dyslexia and the cuts to SEN funding Most parents are probably aware of the cuts that the government continues to make to funding across all services, education being among them. The most noticeable effects of these will be felt across Special Educational Needs. Many teachers and parents now feel that there is a serious […]
8 June 2020∙3 minutes to read
How can parents help with dyslexic children? It seems obvious to state that all children are different and develop at different rates, but it’s something easily forgotten by parents worrying about their child’s progress, especially with reading. If the child’s reading skills are not developing fast enough for the demands and expectations of a […]
8 June 2020∙2 minutes to read
Will it be strait jackets to control children next? There was a report in the media recently about an approach used in German schools to help manage the behaviour of children with ADHD. ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the term used for children who have difficulty concentrating, who demonstrate impulsive and sometimes […]
8 June 2020∙2 minutes to read
Autism and home education There have been some fascinating and informative programmes about Autism broadcast lately which are raising awareness and understanding of the difficulties associated with it. And a new little film featuring ten year old Alex explains some of the very real challenges autistic children deal with on a day to day basis […]
8 June 2020∙2 minutes to read
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Information and Advice for Parents of Dyslexic Children Parents of dyslexic children face a variety of challenges. On the one hand there may be a reluctance to label your child as having a specific learning disability and you might be worried about the prospect of causing anger, resentment and possibly bullying. Plus, along the same […]
8 June 2020∙6 minutes to read
Changes ahead for those with Special Educational Needs Education Health and Care (EHC) plans are replacing statements of SEN, and bringing along some changes with them. Naturally, if you are a parent or guardian of a child with special educational needs, you will be very keen to understand what exactly will be changing. Therefore here […]
8 June 2020∙3 minutes to read
Considering if, and how, to integrate children with special educational needs into mainstream education There is a wide variety of physical and mental conditions which have an effect upon the educational performance of different students. Some of these special educational needs (SEN – a legal term) pupils are very capable of achieving good grades, provided […]
8 June 2020∙4 minutes to read
Home education for dyslexic children Home education can be a very successful choice for those children with Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a confusing difficulty with much controversy surrounding it, identifying itself in a multitude of symptoms. It particularly affects the way in which children read and process words and symbols. In a class setting, with much […]
8 June 2020∙2 minutes to read
Getting to grips with Dyslexia The purpose of this article is to look at the subject of dyslexia, ways to spot it, the educational challenges it raises and the help available. Dyslexia is a common type of specific learning difficulty which affects the ability to read and spell words accurately. Often running in families, dyslexia […]
8 June 2020∙5 minutes to read
Help your child achieve their maximum potential as a Gifted and Talented pupil Gifted and talented students often have a tough time in our education system. One parent told me that ‘the biggest challenge is keeping the child inspired and motivated within an educational system that more often than not lets them down’. The […]
8 June 2020∙5 minutes to read
Don’t let special educational needs be a barrier to successful learning Parents of children with special needs know the importance of collaboration when it comes to education. Regardless of whether their child has visual, auditory or other impairments, from the very beginning, parents will count on advice and care from professionals, to ensure their child […]
8 June 2020∙4 minutes to read
Help support a deaf child with this handy set of tips If you have just discovered that your child is deaf or hard of hearing, you can easily feel at a loss as to what steps to take to ensure they have an optimal learning experience. Some 90% of all parents of deaf children are […]
8 June 2020∙5 minutes to read
Help support a blind child in their learning with our useful tips Once your child has been tested and diagnosed as blind or partially sighted, your lifelong journey towards enriching his/her knowledge base, meeting the professionals and organisations that can help, and taking helpful administrative steps (like obtaining a Certificate of Visual Impairment and/or a Statement of Special […]
8 June 2020∙5 minutes to read
Is the Pupil Premium being spent effectively? Those interested in education and with an eye on the news will have spotted that Government funding for the so-called Pupil Premium has been increased to £900 per pupil for the year 2013-14. This will cost £2.5bn, up from £1.25bn in 2012-13 and £625m in 2011-12. So […]
8 June 2020∙3 minutes to read
Tutors and children with special educational needs Of course it would be ideal if your special needs child got all the teaching they needed at school, but it’s not always the case. Even if your child gets plenty of support and can manage to stay afloat in mainstream school, they might need a little extra […]
8 June 2020∙3 minutes to read
