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What it means to work in SEND and why it is worth it.

What it means to work in SEND and why it is worth it.

There are some distinct differences; class sizes are smaller, staff ratio is higher, and the learning activities are a mixture of curriculum subjects, functional skills, and life skills, but the purpose is the same – to invest in our children’s future by preparing them for adulthood through training their minds but also encouraging their personal and social development.

Understanding and supporting SEMH pupils

Understanding and supporting SEMH pupils

Drawing on the outstanding work of Adelaide School, a special provision in Cheshire catering for pupils aged nine and upwards, Sarah Barlow offers advice to mainstream schools on supporting students who face social, emotional and mental health challenges. This shows...
What is an academy and what are the benefits?

What is an academy and what are the benefits?

Academy We want every school in the country to be part of a family of schools in a strong multi academy trust. But what are academies and what are the benefits of of this plan? The academies programme gives individual schools greater freedoms compared to local...