SEN Funding
Abigail Hawkins from SENDCO Solutions helps explain SEN funding and sorts the truth from the myths.
The Powers of a Notebook
We all know that as a teacher you have a thousand and five things going on at once. Nadine shares the tips and tricks she’s learned over the past few years to help her keep track of her thoughts and focus.
Teaching in Dubai: Schools During Ramadan
Being a teacher in Dubai means experiencing the holy month of Ramadan once a year. Many people ask what it is like living in a Muslim country over this period of time. For me, it is a great cultural experience and a great opportunity to join in with local traditions and celebrations.
Parental Engagement in a Primary Setting – building a parent council
Your school may have a Student Council or PTFA/ PTA but have you considered a Parent Council? Jenny Ross shares her experience of chairing her school’s Parent Council.
Lamb v Garrard Academy
When do mental health disabilities become an employer’s responsibility?
Tools for Enhancing Communication and Collaboration in the Classroom
The final blog from Janelle focusing on communication. This week, she discusses the digital communication tools she uses that can help teachers.
Beyond the Mirror
An individual, personal summary of the dynamics between reality/ perceived reality & impact on wellbeing.
Make It Stick – my reflection on retrieval, recall and memory retention.
Know your children, build their confidence, by showing them it’s OK to fail […] There are ALWAYS going to be different levels of understanding, but it’s about catering for ALL, allowing them to achieve their PERSONAL POTENTIAL.
Is the Cut in Break at School, Affecting our Children’s Wellbeing?
Following the BBC report that school breaks have been cut, Gemma Sanchez argues that while it is important to examine, kids need relationships and structure.
The Development of Coping Skills in the Early Years
In EYFS, pupils are expected to gain skills like having a ‘can do’ attitude, keeping on trying & choosing ways to do things. They are also expected to consider theirs’ & others’ points of views as well as adapting to a range of situations. Jayne Carter discusses how important this is.