Inclusive Language in Classrooms: Small Words, Clear Signals
The words adults use every day tell children whether they belong. Practical examples of inclusive classroom language for teachers and teaching assistants.
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Inclusivity and SEND
Practical guidance on special educational needs and disabilities, inclusive classrooms, EHCPs and working with schools.
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Dyscalculia: Signs by Age and How to Support a Child with Maths
What dyscalculia is, how it differs from finding maths hard, signs to look for at different ages, and concrete, pictorial, abstract support that helps.
Learning Strategies That Support Neurodivergent Children: Practical Techniques for Inclusive Learning
Evidence-informed learning practices that help children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent profiles understand, engage, and thrive.
Dyslexia-Friendly Reading Habits for Home
Reading at home can become a nightly battle for children with dyslexia. Practical ways to protect their confidence while still building skills.
Supporting Speech and Language Needs at Home
Everyday ways to support a child's speech, language and communication at home, and signs that it is time to ask about a speech and…
Sensory Overload in the Classroom: Signs and Simple Adjustments
Noise, light, crowded corridors and scratchy uniforms can push some children past what they can cope with. How to spot sensory overload early, and…
Helping Autistic Children with Transitions
Changes between activities, places and people can be hard for many autistic children. Small preparations make each change more predictable and less stressful.
Selective Mutism at School: Taking the Pressure Off Speaking
Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder, not defiance. How schools and families can lower pressure, use small steps and help a child find their…
Autism and Masking in Girls: Why It Is Missed and How to Help
Why autistic girls are often identified later, what masking looks like at home and at school, and practical ways adults can lower the cost…
What an EHCP Is, and How Families in England Can Ask for One
A plain guide to Education, Health and Care Plans: who they are for, how to request an assessment, the timeline the law sets, and…
ADHD and Homework: Shorter Tasks, Clearer Starts
For children with ADHD, homework often stalls before it starts. Ways to make the first step easier, keep attention going and end the evening…
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