Tag: teaching
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Trouble At School
“Mrs Lazarus, can I have a quick word?” So I walked down the steps to the school playground to the awaiting teacher. The walk of shame. The other parents shaking their heads and tut tutting but with a silent prayer being thankful that their child was such an angel (or perhaps that was just my…
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ADHD + SCHOOL
Do you know what help and support your child should be getting at school? THE LAW Your child does not need a diagnosis or complicated EHCP. The law in all areas of the UK, protects your child and states that schools must do all they can to provide help and resources: Google for a copy…
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Going back to school may be overwhelming
How do you feel about your child or teenager going back to school? You may have feelings of concern, joy, worry, frustration or pure relief. This has been an extraordinary time and it’s bloody amazing that you got through it. It may have been a period of extreme stress, exhaustion, concern and you may have…
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Why Punishments Don’t Work
Picture these scenarios: Meet Jamie. Jamie has a messy bedroom. He cannot find anything. Letters from school are lost and homework is left to the last minute. So mum nags him and get cross. “Tidy your room. Where’s your letter? Why are you leaving everything until the last minute?” Things escalate and eventually Jamie storms…