by Matt | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
When we think about building the firm foundations of basic reading and writing skills three ‘ph’ terms often spring to mind: phonological awareness, phonemic awareness and phonics. Phonological awareness and phonemic awareness are auditory and oral. The focus is upon...
by Matt | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The SEND Code of Practice (January) highlights that we must have regard to: The views, wishes and feelings of the child or young person, and the child’s parents The importance of the child or young person, and the child’s parents, participating as fully as possible in...
by Matt | Oct 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
All teachers and teachers of SEND are breaking through barriers for all students. When we stop and think about those students that have difficulties like dyslexia all we truly breaking through barriers. As a severely dyslexic adult I was told in year eight that...
by Matt | Jun 10, 2022 | SEND
When we look at the role of a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) it can be a lonely role. It is without doubt very rewarding, but it can also be both stressful and difficult. However, we all know supporting those additional needs really does change lives....
by Matt | May 10, 2022 | SEND
In order to make any sort of real difference, the ambitions set out in the SEND Green Paper must become a reality. Every child and young person, must have access to a high-quality education that is driven by high aspirations and inclusion. The continued inequalities...
