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Posts Tagged ‘ASD’

Has Absence Affected Your Child?

Friday, October 6th, 2023

Has your child been absent from school for some time this year? Or has intermittent or long-term staff absence been the problem? Perhaps your teen is still behind because of the fallout from the pandemic? Whichever it is, absence can hugely impact how your child’s education progresses. Why students are absent? A myriad of reasons prevent […]

Is Your Child Playing Catch Up This Term?

Saturday, September 30th, 2023

Falling behind and trying to catch up is no game! It can be a tricky journey to navigate – especially when it feels like you’re going round in circles. Plus, it’s common to feel really ashamed, embarrassed and inadequate compared to peers who seem to be shooting ahead. And yet, being behind is actually one […]

Is your child battling a stereotype?

Thursday, November 4th, 2021

It’s so true: children often feel pigeonholed or stereotyped – noticeably at Secondary school. They are put into sets according to perceived ability Some sports/subjects are deemed boy or girl-friendly They have a SEND label or learning difficulty Term and end-of-year reports reinforce success and failure Reports – interestingly – have changed beyond all recognition […]