Finding out more about…self-harming
As many as one in five children and young people in the UK self-harm
Finding out more about…global developmental delay (GDD)
A child who is significantly behind in expected milestones such as walking and talking may have GDD
Finding out more about…pathological demand avoidance (PDA)
Also known as extreme demand avoidance or the gentler term ‘pervasive drive for autonomy’, PDA is a profile of children who have autism
Finding out more about…Down syndrome
About 40,000 people living in the UK have Down, affecting about one in 800 babies
Finding out more about…cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy affects about one in every 400 children in the UK
Choosing GCSE and A-level subjects, and exam centres, for your home learner
Home-educated and online school pupils (usually) need to make their own arrangements for entering exams
Using the new Ofsted toolkit to our advantage
Special schools will need to define what success looks like
Finding out more about…obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
OCD is an anxiety-related condition characterised by unwanted thoughts, images or urges
Organising a residential this year? Don’t forget to make provision for your SEND pupils
Careful planning and consideration are needed to address potential challenges related to accessibility, anxiety, and specific need
Finding out more about…dyspraxia
Up to 10% of the population has dyspraxia but it is not as well known as other learning difficulties
Finding out more about… Spina bifida
Children with spina bifida have a spine that has not developed as it should in the womb
Finding out more about…left-handedness
It is estimated that about 10% of the population are left-handed which equates to around three pupils in every classroom
Tapping into pupils’ interests is reaping rewards at Ninestiles
A review of the school curriculum and a more personalised approach has led to improved outcomes and better attendance
Finding out more about…Tourette syndrome
A child will be diagnosed with Tourette if they have displayed motor and vocal tics for more than 12 months
“Let children learn online if the mainstream is failing them”
Campaign group, Voice for Learners, grew out of an online school community - and wants all children to have the same opportunities
The transformational impact of nature
Forest schools allow children with SEND to really breathe and be themselves
Making theatre accessible to all
Inclusive practices at Theatre Hullabaloo, in Darlington, are supporting young children’s development
“Here, we never give up on a child” despite their complex challenges
At TCES young people remain in education, often in spite of the odds
Raising the school leaving age to 18 has caused challenges for SEND students
Cuts to council budgets means many young people are losing their free transport to colleges and placements, says John Howson
Creating an “irresistible invitation to learn”
The International Baccaulaureate prepares autistic children with skills for life at The Cavendish School