We are celebrating Hug a Bear Day on Wednesday 7th November by celebrating children with SEN! Children with SEN have a learning difficulty or disability that may make it more difficult for them to learn than other children their age. Children with SEN have to work hard to accomplish skills that may come naturally to other […]
Halloween can be a scary time of year for all children! Joanna Gibbs, Director of SENsational Tutors Ltd. has asked some parents of children with autism, what they think about it. Some children clearly love it. Kellie, from West Yorkshire, said: “my 7 year old daughter loves it as long as it doesn’t get too […]
Separation Anxiety and mental development When mothers ask me what happens when separation anxiety sets in I answer that it’s a very good sign of mental development and it points out at how fundamentally important is attachment for human beings. Of course the first attachment is often to the mother. When children learn in a […]
Autism Hero Awards – Bringing Autism Awareness to London Last weekend I was fortunate to attend the Anna Kennedy Online Autism Hero Awards 2018 – one of those magical evenings in London. The annual Autism Awards is an opportunity to celebrate achievements in the autism community and raise awareness of autism. I didn’t know what to expect, […]
School Admissions 2018 and School Open Days/ Evenings Autumn brings some lovely seasonal changes, as well as the start of school admissions 2018 process. Whether you have made up your mind or shortlisted your favourite local schools, it is important to take advantage of the open days on offer and visit a few schools, particularly […]
How can parents inspire a love of learning STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths)? How can hobbies such as coding help? Today is International Day of the Girl Child – a day declared by the United Nations to promote female empowerment. Currently, a significant area of inequality in the UK is female participation in STEM […]
October half-term in London Hubble bubble toil and trouble… Just as we settle the kids back to school after a long summer, October half-term creeps up. Fear not, parents and guardians, for we have found some of London’s top family-friendly and SEN friendly interactive activities which you and the little ones can enjoy during the […]
Does your child remember spellings for tests but then forgets them the next day? Is reading like forcing a horse to water? Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing, and spelling difficulties. At least 1 in ten people have dyslexia and many remain undiagnosed. The good news is that, even though you may not feel it, […]
How to encourage positive behaviour at home Parenting doesn’t come with a manual and from time to time you may be questioning yourself, “am I doing the right thing?” The answer is that YES, YOU know what’s best for your child. There are many ways to tackle challenging behaviours at home. The key is to […]
Our maths tutor in London gives her tips on how to motivate your child in maths Maths can be one of the subjects that children find the most challenging at school. Our maths tutor in London, Sabrena Issace gives us her easy maths tips to help revive your child’s passion for the subject and to […]
