Listening to the childminder
Early years professionals are often the first to spot signs of a SEND
ADHD diagnosis gap for girls from immigrant backgrounds
Experts believe the condition may be underdiagnosed in some communities because of cultural factors
New six-point plan proposed to bridge SEND ‘practice gap’ in teacher training
The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) says training in SEND needs redesign, not more hours
Free programme launched to help primary teachers deliver more inclusive PE
The Equal Play in PE scheme aims to give teachers practical advice and support when planning lessons
When praise feels like pressure
Not all SEND pupils want to hear a public celebration of their achievements
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
SEND inequalities in school begin early, report says
Government-backed study found children are already falling behind by Year 1
Most teachers prefer in-school SEND training from specialists
Online short courses are the least popular form of training, according to a survey by Teacher Tapp
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
Removing ADHD from the classroom
The school environment may be the problem - not the condition
Ten minutes with…Laura Cosgrove
Laura Cosgrove applied for a job as a reception teacher, but was appointed to run the SEND provision at Wivelsfield Primary School
A Haven of safety: empowering autistic girls
Settings must be adapted to fit the needs of the student – not the other way round
Finding out more about…Savant syndrome
Showcased in the Netflix series, The Good Doctor, people with Savant display genius-level abilities
DfE contract to train 9,500 early years Sencos
New Sencos will support children in the most disadvantaged communities
New SEND TA apprenticeship launched
Plymouth Marjon University says the qualification will support government reforms
Reasonable adjustments are about fairness, not labels
With GCSEs and A-levels starting shortly, it’s worth remembering what access arrangements are for
One word can change how a child sees themselves
The language of SEND can mean different things to different people
Schools White Paper: specialist training must draw on existing expertise
Building a transformational SEND system requires clarity of detail, as well as investment
Finding out more about…bipolar disorder
Formerly known as manic depression, this is a chronic mental health condtion
White Paper must mind the SEND teacher training gap
A SEND-specific Initial Teacher Training pathway would strengthen teachers' skills from the start of their careers
Finding out more about…foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Drinking while pregnant can cause lifelong developmental and learning difficulties
