Whether your family celebrates Christmas or not, children generally cannot escape the Christmas season in a UK school.

The festive season can be overwhelming for children and their families due to changes in routine, sensory overload, and changing social expectations. 

The most recent national audit revealed critical insights into the special educational needs landscape in England.

There have been several significant developments promising more inclusive and responsive education systems this year.

When your child needs additional support at school, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to asking for help. Applying for an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) can seem like a minefield but knowing about the support available can have a tremendous impact on your child’s education and wellbeing.

Echolalia is the repetition of words, phrases, or sentences. Echolalia may be immediate, where the person repeats what they have just heard, or delayed, where they repeat phrases or sentences they have heard in the past. For those who don’t understand what echolalia is or its purpose, it can be confusing or frustrating. However, it can be an important communication tool for people with speech and language needs so it’s vital to understand what it is and its purpose.

September is here, and it's that time of the year when teachers are gearing up to welcome students back to school. As you prepare for the new academic year, it's essential to consider how to create an inclusive classroom environment that supports all your students, including those with special needs. In this blog post, we'll explore practical tips for setting up an inclusive classroom using visuals, spending one-on-one time with children, and building strong relationships with families.

As educators and parents/guardians, we know the importance of teaching new skills to our children. Whether it's academic, vocational, or social, the ability to learn and acquire new skills is fundamental to success in life. However, for learners with disabilities or developmental delays, mastering new skills can be particularly challenging.

As parents, educators, or caregivers, we all know how important it is to foster a love of learning in children. But what if we could make it even more fun and engaging? That's where sensory stories come in. These immersive tales, which engage multiple senses, have been gaining popularity in recent years – and for good reason. In this blog post, we'll explore the magic of sensory stories and how they can enhance children's learning and imagination.

As educators and parents, we all want to support children's speech and language development. However, for children with speech and language needs, traditional approaches to communication may not always be effective. That's where the Total Communication Approach comes in.