How would you define ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Many still think of a child with excessive energy. A child who can’t concentrate or disrupts their class. Yet this misses
Dyspraxia, or DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder), can affect a person’s co-ordination and motor skills. This can translate into difficulties in these areas: movement, writing, working memory, emotional well-being and social
Visual resources can bring a sense of security and comfort to autistic students. The world can feel confusing or bewildering for autistic learners, and life may feel too noisy, too
The House of Education Committee has just published its inquiry report “Solving the SEND Crisis”. https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/49536/documents/264041/default/ https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/203/education-committee/news/209313/solving-the-send-crisis-report-calls-for-culture-shift-and-funding-to-make-mainstream-education-genuinely-inclusive/ The inquiry emphasises a need to embed SEND inclusivity in all educational settings,
Children from all walks of life are likely to experience pressure during exam periods. For children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), there are often added anxieties about whether
Nearly one-third of 16-24 year olds in the UK (31%) reported some evidence of depression or anxiety in 2017/2018. This is up from the previous year (26%). https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-strategy/doing-more-for-young-people/facts-and-figures-about-young-people-and-mental-health/ Anxiety is