Why punitive consequences without context do more harm than good (Guest Post)

Graham Chatterley, SEMH school leader – has kindly provided this guest post which explores why punitive consequences can do more harm than good for our children and young people.…

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FREE online training courses - don't miss out!

Want your CV to pop? Need to up-skill yourself to get that perfect SEND job? Get enrolled on one of these FREE online training courses today!…

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Top tips for staff who are new to working in SEND schools

If you are thinking about working in a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school, or have recently accepted your first post in one and want some tips to help you get started, then look no further.…

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FREE Mindfulness Worksheet for Stress Management

It is well documented that children and adults alike can benefit from mindfulness activities. This FREE worksheet focuses on how to detect and manage stress in our bodies. Use it with your class or with individuals during one to one support sessions.…

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Using symbols to reinforce learning in the home environment (guest post)

This guest post is kindly provided by Sarah Lachlann-Dean. She is a chartered teacher and communication lead at Woodlands High school in Cardiff. In this article, Sarah explores the value of using a range of communication tools, and has also provided us with a fantastic visual communication book which has been made available for families to download and use completely free of charge.…

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