Tag: dyslexia
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Why inclusion in most schools is totally failing your child!
The school I work at is incredible for our children with special needs. I am absolutely sure of that and really proud to be part of such an incredible environment. One of our successes is how we include all of our special children. As part of my role as Assistant Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO), every…
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Greet your child with a smile – not your mobile
A primary school in Middlesbrough has hit the headlines this week. The Head Teacher urged parents to ditch their mobiles at pick-up time so that they engage with their children rather have their attention focussed elsewhere. And I say bravo, halleluyah and fantastico 🙂 We live in a world of high-tech and fast moving electronic…
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9 Ways To Make Reading Fun
World Book Day. Don’t you just love it? Mmmm….Do you feel the pressure to knock up a perfect outfit depicting a book character? No Disney princesses. No footballers. Crap! What do you do? Off to Asda to see what’s available. But they’re all super heroes and Harry Potter. No good. Looking on Pinterest for…
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15 Things To Do This Half Term So You Don’t Have To Hear “I’m bored..”
Oh no! Half term is nearly upon us and already many parents across the land are gearing themselves up for a stressful week. If the weather is crappy and the options are limited as things are too pricey, what is there to do that will stop the mournful cry of ‘I’m bored’? We know the signs…