If you’re considering private tutoring for your SEN child, it’s natural to have questions about the process. Many SEN children have had traumatic experiences within
Earlier this month, SENsational Tutors attended the TES SEND Show to connect with people who support SEND and discover the latest insights. Milly Allinson, our
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
This is the third in our series of UK SEND statistics as we look into the age of children in the UK who have an
This is the second in our series of UK SEND statistics as we look into the numbers, stats and figures across many categories of SEND
“Around one in 57 (1.76%) children in the UK are on the autistic spectrum, significantly higher than previously reported” As suggested by Department of Psychiatry,
This is the first in our series of UK SEND statistics as we look into the numbers, stats and figures across many categories of SEND
Who: FRAMELESS – Marble Arch When: 18th February 2025 What: Interactive art experience How long: 2 hours Introduction FRAMELESS in London’s Marble Arch offers an
We often talk about the challenges faced by young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) but with the right support, SEND individuals can
Founded in 2013, The Tutor Association, (TTA) was established as a common ground for the tutoring profession; a community that represents and supports tutors in
‘Time to Talk Day’ takes place on February 1st and is now in its tenth year. Organised by mental health charities ‘Mind’ and ‘Rethink Mental
World Mental Health Day (10th October) – was established in 1992 to promote understanding of mental and emotional health. But despite growing awareness of these
Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to read, write and spell but it can also impact their ability to organise themselves, retain
When we think about someone with ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – many of us picture a small boy, hurtling around the classroom –
Technology has completely revolutionised all aspects of modern life in just a few years. As an example, you can now see who’s at your front
An education and healthcare plan – known as an ‘EHCP’ – is a document drawn up by a local authority which sets out exactly what
April is Diversity Awareness Month. Human beings, as we know, come in all shapes and sizes, hail from a variety of backgrounds and have hugely
Autistic people are individuals with their own, unique profile of strengths and difficulties. Even so, in general terms, they will usually have problems with social
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects approximately 600,000 people in the UK. Many of us associate it with what we’ve seen in films and
It’s ADHD Awareness Month – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, to give it its full name. The NHS defines it as a neurological disorder characterised by
October is ‘Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month’ – which is something of a mouthful if you don’t have your dentures in! Tongue-twisters aside, the aim
Remember the excitement of starting a new academic year every September? Even if you weren’t too fussed about school in general, it was usually thrilling
Many things can get in the way of a child or young person’s ability to learn. It could be that they have a condition such
Data published by Ofsted on May 7th, 2021 provides worrying indications concerning Special Needs provision in England. Figures gathered by the inspectorate in the five
Written by Joanna Gibbs, (PGCE, QTS, B.A. (Hons), M.Ed.) specialist qualified teacher and founder and director of SENsational Tutors As the world adapts to new
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
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
Refer a Friend Tell your friends about our private tutor services in London and you could claim some SENsational rewards this October All you have
Transitioning from nursery to reception If your children are transitioning from nursery to reception, it can be a nerve-wracking time. How will they cope in
Meditation and mindfulness In today’s fast paced society it’s even more important to take time out to relax. Never before have we been bombarded with
Special Educational Needs friendly summer kids activities For families with Autism or Special Educational Needs (SEN) there are plenty of exciting places to spend your summer
SUMMER DAYS OUT FOR THE KIDS IN LONDON There are many ways to entertain the children this summer, both indoors and outdoors. But if you
Studies suggest that children lose 30% of their learning over the summer holiday. This summer learning loss is especially evident in children aged 10 and
SENsational Tutors Ltd., London’s leading Special Needs tuition company, has received funding from Westminster City Council to provide approximately 20 children in Westminster with a
Reading is one activity that a child with autism may find particularly challenging. We consider three distinct learning styles, while putting a lesson plan together to help a child with autism with learning to read.