Understanding the invisible burdens children can carry
If we look beyond behaviour, our responses as adults can make a lasting difference to a troubled children
Using mock exams to help autistic students succeed
Preparing well ahead can remove some of the stress and anxiety ahead of the real thing
When school ends, every child still has to eat
Being more inclusive means creating opportunities in food education for pupils with SEND
Listening to the childminder
Early years professionals are often the first to spot signs of a SEND
Ten minutes with…Trish Turner
We need a curriculum and assessment system that reflects the needs and abilities of all students, says Trish Turner, executive head teacher at Brackenfield SEND School, Derbyshire
When praise feels like pressure
Not all SEND pupils want to hear a public celebration of their achievements
Building an inclusive mainstream school, from the ground up
Graven Hill primary was designed and created with inclusion and SEND pupils in mind
Not everyone finds their ‘tribe’ at university
Leaving home can be sad and unsettling for SEND young people, but parents can help - even from a distance
Sencos: ‘make sure you’re in the room’ when drafting an inclusion strategy
September will require a lot of reading and reflection for SEND staff
‘Academic performance is never more important than a child’s wellbeing’
As thousands of teenagers reflect on their GCSE and A-levels results, one parent has launched a campaign against high stakes exams
Rethinking examinations to give every child a future
A new framework being developed in Australia aims to demonstrate every child's achievements
When ability to read isn’t the problem
Reading out loud can help some learners to process information and make it stick
Supporting neurodivergent learners in the classroom
Being mindful of SEND pupils' needs can support learning for all
‘What can I get you?’
Pupils at Pioneer House High are gaining valuable work experience in the school’s own café
Game on: developing skills through esports
At The Cavendish School, online gaming is preparing SEND pupils for adulthood
‘We’ve turned schools into exam factories’
Andy Burnham has a chance to change that, and focus on the needs of SEND students
Understanding behaviour through a sensory lens
Poor conduct may not always be what it seems
Ten minutes with…Kate Yeomans
Kate works at Adelaide School, in Crewe, and is lead Senco for the northern hub of Manor Hall Academy Trust
‘Being a SEND parent is like having a part in your own Truman Show’
ITV’s whistleblower confirms that SEND parents really are being gaslit by the people who should help us
Early years at the heart of SEND reform
Practitioners in nursery and pre-school settings are the important first support network for children not meeting developmental milestones
Delivering ‘experts at hand’ through trusted connections
Strong relationships in Barking and Dagenham are the foundations of inclusion, writes Lee Boyce
Keeping your cool – when the pupils can’t
Hot weather can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent children and young people
Rethinking inclusion: lessons from Kazakhstan
Pioneering practitioners in central Asia respond to Bridget Phillipson’s call for greater international collaboration on SEND
