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Great news about teenage pregnancy: A success story?
Read more: Great news about teenage pregnancy: A success story?Over 25 years, teenage pregnancies have fallen significantly in England and Wales. Learn about this success through seven simple charts and graphs.
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Entry Levels Explained: What you need to know
Read more: Entry Levels Explained: What you need to knowHas your child just started secondary special school? Or, are you working in secondary special for the first time? If so, get up to speed on entry levels.
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Ten successful people who are ADHD role models
Read more: Ten successful people who are ADHD role modelsHow many of these ADHD role models do you know? With an extra section for pro-footballers with ADHD, this list might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
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Boo Spurgeon: An inspiring teacher and powerful legacy
Read more: Boo Spurgeon: An inspiring teacher and powerful legacyA mysterious change among young people in one part of north Sheffield…. What was happening? The answer is an inspiring teacher…
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ChatGPT: How can schools use it to make a better world?
Read more: ChatGPT: How can schools use it to make a better world?Free ChatGPT guides for school that will help you boost inclusion and impact! For school leaders, SENCos and staff, let’s make a better world for SEND!
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Advice: When staff members attend court as a witness
Read more: Advice: When staff members attend court as a witnessStaff hope they’ll never need to attend court as part of their job. If they do need to appear as a witness, here’s 5 tips to help.
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Children in Care: The Guide for School Governors
Read more: Children in Care: The Guide for School GovernorsWhat do school governors need to know about Children in Care (sometimes referred to as LAC). The download can be shared with school leaders and staff too.
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Nine successful people who are dyslexic role models
Read more: Nine successful people who are dyslexic role modelsHow many of these nine dyslexic role models do you know? With a bonus section for pro-footballers, this list might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
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How to help your supply teachers to be even better
Read more: How to help your supply teachers to be even betterHow many days a year do supply teachers cover pupils in your primary school? How often do you reflect on how to get the best out of them? Let’s do that now!
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Ten successful people who are autistic role models
Read more: Ten successful people who are autistic role modelsDo you know many autistic role models? Here’s nine who have become successful. They might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
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Can someone with autism or ADHD join the armed forces?
Read more: Can someone with autism or ADHD join the armed forces?Maybe. Maybe not. Autism or ADHD are not instantly rejected. But the barriers are quite high. Click for more detail.
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SEND Tribunal: What are the costs of EHCP disagreement?
Read more: SEND Tribunal: What are the costs of EHCP disagreement?The SEND Tribunal is an independent body that makes decisions on EHCPs. Before either side goes to a SEND Tribunal, it’s useful to see both sides, including some of the hidden costs.
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How to improve SEND without new legislation: Five ideas
Read more: How to improve SEND without new legislation: Five ideasThere are undoubtedly tensions in the SEND system. Here’s five inexpensive actions that we could take to address pinch points and so improve lives of children and young people.
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SEND inquiry: The latest solutions from parents and professionals
Read more: SEND inquiry: The latest solutions from parents and professionalsThe latest ideas from schools, parents and professionals including: – ADHD outreach teams – Special schools without EHCPs – One roof for SEND and much more…
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SEND inquiry: How professionals want to solve the SEND crisis?
Read more: SEND inquiry: How professionals want to solve the SEND crisis?The latest on the Education Select Committee’s SEND inquiry. Discover what professionals (e.g. teachers, SEND managers) have said so far.
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Solving the SEND Crisis: The first wave of parent’s evidence
Read more: Solving the SEND Crisis: The first wave of parent’s evidenceSolving the Special Educational Needs (SEND) Crisis is an inquiry by the Parliament’s Education Select Committee. Find out what parents have said so far.
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Football banning orders: Young men and safety on the terraces
Read more: Football banning orders: Young men and safety on the terracesFootball banning orders are given for very serious behaviour. But who is getting banned from our football stadiums? And why?
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Everything you need to know about school suspensions
Read more: Everything you need to know about school suspensionsWhat are the important trends in suspensions from schools? For school leaders, teachers & parents. Data is from the July 2024 DfE release.
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Governing body self-evaluation: Simple to complete and collate
Read more: Governing body self-evaluation: Simple to complete and collateDo you ask over 100 questions? Or, can you do your Governing Body audit in less than two pages? Yes!
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New academy schools: The state of play in nine graphs
Read more: New academy schools: The state of play in nine graphsIn 2011, the academy schools programme took off. But where are we now? It’s hard to see from the overall data… So, let’s dive deeper.
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SEND information report: What must schools include?
Read more: SEND information report: What must schools include?What must you include in your SEND information report? Checklists to dowload plus a few helpful extras – for schools, academies and PRUs.
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Write accessible documents for people with dyslexia or visual impairment
Read more: Write accessible documents for people with dyslexia or visual impairmentSeven tips to make your school’s documents more accessible. It focuses on online documents. These form a large part of a school’s information for new parents and carers.
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How to write an outstanding SEND information report & SEND policy
Read more: How to write an outstanding SEND information report & SEND policyTips and Tools for SEND documents that people keep on reading. For academies and maintained schools. Primary, secondary and special schools.
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SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCos
Read more: SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCosAre you a SEND Governor? Whether you are new or experienced in the SEND governor role, this article will help you.
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A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explained
Read more: A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explainedChances are parents, governors and staff are confused by SEND acronyms. There’s more jargon than you think! This free guide helps everyone to better navigate the SEND maze.
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SEND & LGBTQ: How to help SEND youngsters understand LGBTQ+
Read more: SEND & LGBTQ: How to help SEND youngsters understand LGBTQ+Need to support SEND kids to learn about sexuality and gender? Here’s books and links to help work through the knowledge they need. As featured at the SAYiT conference on SEND & LGBTQ+.
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School Governors: Asking the right questions about mental health
Read more: School Governors: Asking the right questions about mental healthSchools are a front line service. So, what role do school governors have when it comes to mental health? And, what questions can they ask to support mental health of pupils and staff?
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Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to Know
Read more: Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to KnowDo you hesitate when engaging with trans people because you don’t want to say the wrong thing? Or do you just want to keep up to date? If so, check out this summary of the key info.
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Everything you need to know about school suspensions in 2023
Read more: Everything you need to know about school suspensions in 2023What are the important trends in suspensions from schools? For school leaders, teachers & parents. Data is from the July 2023 DfE release.
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Does your child need a COVID-19 test?
Read more: Does your child need a COVID-19 test?Does your child need a COVID test? We created this free booklet, designed to help them understand testing and answer their questions. Written in partnership with Widgit Online – our favourite producer of visuals.
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Schools, face masks and seatbelts
Read more: Schools, face masks and seatbeltsFace masks have become compulsory in shops in England. So what next for schools? And what can we learn from when we needed to belt up? 29/07/2020
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Ofsted Framework: Did they listen to advice about SEND?
Read more: Ofsted Framework: Did they listen to advice about SEND?Ofsted run consultations each time they release a new handbook. Did they listen to the needs of children with hearing impairments and visual impairments? Yes – Click to read more.
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Great news about teenage pregnancy: A success story?
Read more: Great news about teenage pregnancy: A success story?Over 25 years, teenage pregnancies have fallen significantly in England and Wales. Learn about this success through seven simple charts and graphs.
-
Entry Levels Explained: What you need to know
Read more: Entry Levels Explained: What you need to knowHas your child just started secondary special school? Or, are you working in secondary special for the first time? If so, get up to speed on entry levels.
-
Ten successful people who are ADHD role models
Read more: Ten successful people who are ADHD role modelsHow many of these ADHD role models do you know? With an extra section for pro-footballers with ADHD, this list might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
-
Boo Spurgeon: An inspiring teacher and powerful legacy
Read more: Boo Spurgeon: An inspiring teacher and powerful legacyA mysterious change among young people in one part of north Sheffield…. What was happening? The answer is an inspiring teacher…
-
ChatGPT: How can schools use it to make a better world?
Read more: ChatGPT: How can schools use it to make a better world?Free ChatGPT guides for school that will help you boost inclusion and impact! For school leaders, SENCos and staff, let’s make a better world for SEND!
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Children in Care: The Guide for School Governors
Read more: Children in Care: The Guide for School GovernorsWhat do school governors need to know about Children in Care (sometimes referred to as LAC). The download can be shared with school leaders and staff too.
-
Nine successful people who are dyslexic role models
Read more: Nine successful people who are dyslexic role modelsHow many of these nine dyslexic role models do you know? With a bonus section for pro-footballers, this list might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
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How to help your supply teachers to be even better
Read more: How to help your supply teachers to be even betterHow many days a year do supply teachers cover pupils in your primary school? How often do you reflect on how to get the best out of them? Let’s do that now!
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Ten successful people who are autistic role models
Read more: Ten successful people who are autistic role modelsDo you know many autistic role models? Here’s nine who have become successful. They might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
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Can someone with autism or ADHD join the armed forces?
Read more: Can someone with autism or ADHD join the armed forces?Maybe. Maybe not. Autism or ADHD are not instantly rejected. But the barriers are quite high. Click for more detail.
-
SEND Tribunal: What are the costs of EHCP disagreement?
Read more: SEND Tribunal: What are the costs of EHCP disagreement?The SEND Tribunal is an independent body that makes decisions on EHCPs. Before either side goes to a SEND Tribunal, it’s useful to see both sides, including some of the hidden costs.
-
How to improve SEND without new legislation: Five ideas
Read more: How to improve SEND without new legislation: Five ideasThere are undoubtedly tensions in the SEND system. Here’s five inexpensive actions that we could take to address pinch points and so improve lives of children and young people.
-
SEND inquiry: The latest solutions from parents and professionals
Read more: SEND inquiry: The latest solutions from parents and professionalsThe latest ideas from schools, parents and professionals including: – ADHD outreach teams – Special schools without EHCPs – One roof for SEND and much more…
-
SEND inquiry: How professionals want to solve the SEND crisis?
Read more: SEND inquiry: How professionals want to solve the SEND crisis?The latest on the Education Select Committee’s SEND inquiry. Discover what professionals (e.g. teachers, SEND managers) have said so far.
-
Solving the SEND Crisis: The first wave of parent’s evidence
Read more: Solving the SEND Crisis: The first wave of parent’s evidenceSolving the Special Educational Needs (SEND) Crisis is an inquiry by the Parliament’s Education Select Committee. Find out what parents have said so far.
-
Everything you need to know about school suspensions
Read more: Everything you need to know about school suspensionsWhat are the important trends in suspensions from schools? For school leaders, teachers & parents. Data is from the July 2024 DfE release.
-
SEND information report: What must schools include?
Read more: SEND information report: What must schools include?What must you include in your SEND information report? Checklists to dowload plus a few helpful extras – for schools, academies and PRUs.
-
Write accessible documents for people with dyslexia or visual impairment
Read more: Write accessible documents for people with dyslexia or visual impairmentSeven tips to make your school’s documents more accessible. It focuses on online documents. These form a large part of a school’s information for new parents and carers.
-
How to write an outstanding SEND information report & SEND policy
Read more: How to write an outstanding SEND information report & SEND policyTips and Tools for SEND documents that people keep on reading. For academies and maintained schools. Primary, secondary and special schools.
-
SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCos
Read more: SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCosAre you a SEND Governor? Whether you are new or experienced in the SEND governor role, this article will help you.
-
A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explained
Read more: A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explainedChances are parents, governors and staff are confused by SEND acronyms. There’s more jargon than you think! This free guide helps everyone to better navigate the SEND maze.
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SEND & LGBTQ: How to help SEND youngsters understand LGBTQ+
Read more: SEND & LGBTQ: How to help SEND youngsters understand LGBTQ+Need to support SEND kids to learn about sexuality and gender? Here’s books and links to help work through the knowledge they need. As featured at the SAYiT conference on SEND & LGBTQ+.
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School Governors: Asking the right questions about mental health
Read more: School Governors: Asking the right questions about mental healthSchools are a front line service. So, what role do school governors have when it comes to mental health? And, what questions can they ask to support mental health of pupils and staff?
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Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to Know
Read more: Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to KnowDo you hesitate when engaging with trans people because you don’t want to say the wrong thing? Or do you just want to keep up to date? If so, check out this summary of the key info.
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Everything you need to know about school suspensions in 2023
Read more: Everything you need to know about school suspensions in 2023What are the important trends in suspensions from schools? For school leaders, teachers & parents. Data is from the July 2023 DfE release.
-
Does your child need a COVID-19 test?
Read more: Does your child need a COVID-19 test?Does your child need a COVID test? We created this free booklet, designed to help them understand testing and answer their questions. Written in partnership with Widgit Online – our favourite producer of visuals.
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Ofsted Framework: Did they listen to advice about SEND?
Read more: Ofsted Framework: Did they listen to advice about SEND?Ofsted run consultations each time they release a new handbook. Did they listen to the needs of children with hearing impairments and visual impairments? Yes – Click to read more.
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Advice: When staff members attend court as a witness
Read more: Advice: When staff members attend court as a witnessStaff hope they’ll never need to attend court as part of their job. If they do need to appear as a witness, here’s 5 tips to help.
-
Children in Care: The Guide for School Governors
Read more: Children in Care: The Guide for School GovernorsWhat do school governors need to know about Children in Care (sometimes referred to as LAC). The download can be shared with school leaders and staff too.
-
Governing body self-evaluation: Simple to complete and collate
Read more: Governing body self-evaluation: Simple to complete and collateDo you ask over 100 questions? Or, can you do your Governing Body audit in less than two pages? Yes!
-
New academy schools: The state of play in nine graphs
Read more: New academy schools: The state of play in nine graphsIn 2011, the academy schools programme took off. But where are we now? It’s hard to see from the overall data… So, let’s dive deeper.
-
How to write an outstanding SEND information report & SEND policy
Read more: How to write an outstanding SEND information report & SEND policyTips and Tools for SEND documents that people keep on reading. For academies and maintained schools. Primary, secondary and special schools.
-
SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCos
Read more: SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCosAre you a SEND Governor? Whether you are new or experienced in the SEND governor role, this article will help you.
-
A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explained
Read more: A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explainedChances are parents, governors and staff are confused by SEND acronyms. There’s more jargon than you think! This free guide helps everyone to better navigate the SEND maze.
-
Boo Spurgeon: An inspiring teacher and powerful legacy
Read more: Boo Spurgeon: An inspiring teacher and powerful legacyA mysterious change among young people in one part of north Sheffield…. What was happening? The answer is an inspiring teacher…
-
SEND & LGBTQ: How to help SEND youngsters understand LGBTQ+
Read more: SEND & LGBTQ: How to help SEND youngsters understand LGBTQ+Need to support SEND kids to learn about sexuality and gender? Here’s books and links to help work through the knowledge they need. As featured at the SAYiT conference on SEND & LGBTQ+.
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Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to Know
Read more: Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to KnowDo you hesitate when engaging with trans people because you don’t want to say the wrong thing? Or do you just want to keep up to date? If so, check out this summary of the key info.
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Advice: When staff members attend court as a witness
Read more: Advice: When staff members attend court as a witnessStaff hope they’ll never need to attend court as part of their job. If they do need to appear as a witness, here’s 5 tips to help.
-
SEND Tribunal: What are the costs of EHCP disagreement?
Read more: SEND Tribunal: What are the costs of EHCP disagreement?The SEND Tribunal is an independent body that makes decisions on EHCPs. Before either side goes to a SEND Tribunal, it’s useful to see both sides, including some of the hidden costs.
-
Football banning orders: Young men and safety on the terraces
Read more: Football banning orders: Young men and safety on the terracesFootball banning orders are given for very serious behaviour. But who is getting banned from our football stadiums? And why?
-
Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to Know
Read more: Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to KnowDo you hesitate when engaging with trans people because you don’t want to say the wrong thing? Or do you just want to keep up to date? If so, check out this summary of the key info.
-
Great news about teenage pregnancy: A success story?
Read more: Great news about teenage pregnancy: A success story?Over 25 years, teenage pregnancies have fallen significantly in England and Wales. Learn about this success through seven simple charts and graphs.
-
Entry Levels Explained: What you need to know
Read more: Entry Levels Explained: What you need to knowHas your child just started secondary special school? Or, are you working in secondary special for the first time? If so, get up to speed on entry levels.
-
Ten successful people who are ADHD role models
Read more: Ten successful people who are ADHD role modelsHow many of these ADHD role models do you know? With an extra section for pro-footballers with ADHD, this list might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
-
Boo Spurgeon: An inspiring teacher and powerful legacy
Read more: Boo Spurgeon: An inspiring teacher and powerful legacyA mysterious change among young people in one part of north Sheffield…. What was happening? The answer is an inspiring teacher…
-
ChatGPT: How can schools use it to make a better world?
Read more: ChatGPT: How can schools use it to make a better world?Free ChatGPT guides for school that will help you boost inclusion and impact! For school leaders, SENCos and staff, let’s make a better world for SEND!
-
Advice: When staff members attend court as a witness
Read more: Advice: When staff members attend court as a witnessStaff hope they’ll never need to attend court as part of their job. If they do need to appear as a witness, here’s 5 tips to help.
-
Children in Care: The Guide for School Governors
Read more: Children in Care: The Guide for School GovernorsWhat do school governors need to know about Children in Care (sometimes referred to as LAC). The download can be shared with school leaders and staff too.
-
Nine successful people who are dyslexic role models
Read more: Nine successful people who are dyslexic role modelsHow many of these nine dyslexic role models do you know? With a bonus section for pro-footballers, this list might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
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How to help your supply teachers to be even better
Read more: How to help your supply teachers to be even betterHow many days a year do supply teachers cover pupils in your primary school? How often do you reflect on how to get the best out of them? Let’s do that now!
-
Ten successful people who are autistic role models
Read more: Ten successful people who are autistic role modelsDo you know many autistic role models? Here’s nine who have become successful. They might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.
-
How to improve SEND without new legislation: Five ideas
Read more: How to improve SEND without new legislation: Five ideasThere are undoubtedly tensions in the SEND system. Here’s five inexpensive actions that we could take to address pinch points and so improve lives of children and young people.
-
SEND inquiry: The latest solutions from parents and professionals
Read more: SEND inquiry: The latest solutions from parents and professionalsThe latest ideas from schools, parents and professionals including: – ADHD outreach teams – Special schools without EHCPs – One roof for SEND and much more…
-
SEND inquiry: How professionals want to solve the SEND crisis?
Read more: SEND inquiry: How professionals want to solve the SEND crisis?The latest on the Education Select Committee’s SEND inquiry. Discover what professionals (e.g. teachers, SEND managers) have said so far.
-
Solving the SEND Crisis: The first wave of parent’s evidence
Read more: Solving the SEND Crisis: The first wave of parent’s evidenceSolving the Special Educational Needs (SEND) Crisis is an inquiry by the Parliament’s Education Select Committee. Find out what parents have said so far.
-
Everything you need to know about school suspensions
Read more: Everything you need to know about school suspensionsWhat are the important trends in suspensions from schools? For school leaders, teachers & parents. Data is from the July 2024 DfE release.
-
Governing body self-evaluation: Simple to complete and collate
Read more: Governing body self-evaluation: Simple to complete and collateDo you ask over 100 questions? Or, can you do your Governing Body audit in less than two pages? Yes!
-
New academy schools: The state of play in nine graphs
Read more: New academy schools: The state of play in nine graphsIn 2011, the academy schools programme took off. But where are we now? It’s hard to see from the overall data… So, let’s dive deeper.
-
SEND information report: What must schools include?
Read more: SEND information report: What must schools include?What must you include in your SEND information report? Checklists to dowload plus a few helpful extras – for schools, academies and PRUs.
-
Write accessible documents for people with dyslexia or visual impairment
Read more: Write accessible documents for people with dyslexia or visual impairmentSeven tips to make your school’s documents more accessible. It focuses on online documents. These form a large part of a school’s information for new parents and carers.
-
How to write an outstanding SEND information report & SEND policy
Read more: How to write an outstanding SEND information report & SEND policyTips and Tools for SEND documents that people keep on reading. For academies and maintained schools. Primary, secondary and special schools.
-
SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCos
Read more: SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCosAre you a SEND Governor? Whether you are new or experienced in the SEND governor role, this article will help you.
-
A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explained
Read more: A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explainedChances are parents, governors and staff are confused by SEND acronyms. There’s more jargon than you think! This free guide helps everyone to better navigate the SEND maze.
-
SEND & LGBTQ: How to help SEND youngsters understand LGBTQ+
Read more: SEND & LGBTQ: How to help SEND youngsters understand LGBTQ+Need to support SEND kids to learn about sexuality and gender? Here’s books and links to help work through the knowledge they need. As featured at the SAYiT conference on SEND & LGBTQ+.
-
School Governors: Asking the right questions about mental health
Read more: School Governors: Asking the right questions about mental healthSchools are a front line service. So, what role do school governors have when it comes to mental health? And, what questions can they ask to support mental health of pupils and staff?
-
Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to Know
Read more: Trans language guidance: Ten terms you need to KnowDo you hesitate when engaging with trans people because you don’t want to say the wrong thing? Or do you just want to keep up to date? If so, check out this summary of the key info.
-
Everything you need to know about school suspensions in 2023
Read more: Everything you need to know about school suspensions in 2023What are the important trends in suspensions from schools? For school leaders, teachers & parents. Data is from the July 2023 DfE release.
-
Does your child need a COVID-19 test?
Read more: Does your child need a COVID-19 test?Does your child need a COVID test? We created this free booklet, designed to help them understand testing and answer their questions. Written in partnership with Widgit Online – our favourite producer of visuals.
-
Schools, face masks and seatbelts
Read more: Schools, face masks and seatbeltsFace masks have become compulsory in shops in England. So what next for schools? And what can we learn from when we needed to belt up? 29/07/2020
-
Ofsted Framework: Did they listen to advice about SEND?
Read more: Ofsted Framework: Did they listen to advice about SEND?Ofsted run consultations each time they release a new handbook. Did they listen to the needs of children with hearing impairments and visual impairments? Yes – Click to read more.