What to know before working in a SEND school
If you’re considering applying for SEND teaching jobs, it’s important to understand what the role involves, the skills required, and...
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Read insights and advice for SEND teachers and specialists, including tips for finding the right roles, navigating career pathways, and making an impact in inclusive education.
The core qualities every SEN teaching assistant needs in education
Supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) requires more than just a passion for helping others – it demands a...
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What is SEN allowance for teachers?
Teachers are dedicated to providing quality education for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). One important aspect...
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5 useful questions to ask in an SEN interview
When it comes to hiring for SEN (Special Educational Needs) roles, asking the right questions is crucial to finding the...
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What makes a good SENCO?
In every UK school, there’s a qualified teacher known as a SENCO (A Special Educational Needs Coordinator) who ensures children...
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5 ways to address SEND staff shortages
The shortage of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) staff has become a critical challenge for schools across the UK....
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Deaf Awareness Week – What can you do in the classroom?
Did you know that approximately 11 million people in the UK alone are deaf or have hearing loss? The 5th-11th...
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How to support a child with a hearing impairment in school
Going through school with a hearing impairment or deafness can be a frustrating, isolating and ultimately unproductive experience for a...
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Importance of SEND inclusion in mainstream schools
With reports of SEND pupils being increasingly “pushed out” of mainstream schools and into special schools, we wanted to highlight...
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Do I need a qualification to work in a SEND school as a teaching assistant?
What is SEND? SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. SEND can affect a student’s ability to work at...
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4 areas of SEND: Sensory
Sensory & Physical Needs When a child is born, we expect them to grow up to be able to move...
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How to support a child with ADHD in the classroom
What is ADHD? ADHD stands for ‘attention deficit hyperactivity disorder’, and it is a condition that affects people’s behaviour. People...
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4 areas of SEND: Communication and Interaction
This is the first in a series of guest blogs about the 4 areas of SEND. This article was produced...
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How To Teach Auditory Learners
An individual’s learning style is their naturally favoured way of taking on and retaining information. People don’t have a choice...
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What Are The 4 Broad Areas of Need In SEND?
All our SEND schools provide person-centred education to children and young people who have Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)....
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How Do I Get Into Working with Special Needs Children?
If you have an aspiration to work with children with special needs, then there’s likely to be a role for...
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Autism In Mainstream Education
Autism affects around 1% of the population. In schools, 71% of those diagnosed with autism attend mainstream education, with the...
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Closing The Attainment Gap In SEND Education
The attainment gap in both SEND and mainstream education between economically disadvantaged children and their peers is an education-wide issue...
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How To Become A Special Needs Teacher | Engage Education
Why are SEN teachers so important? A SEN teacher plays a vital role in a school. They enable pupils who...
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What does SEN stand for?
Special Education Needs (SEN) is a legal term to define the needs of a child who has a difficulty or...
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SEND Jargon Buster: Your Guide to SEND Terms & Acronyms
Teaching within SEND has numerous requirements for pupils with varied needs and disabilities. As such, the SEND sector has an...
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My SEND Career: SEND Teaching Assistant
SEND teaching assistants (TAs) and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) help to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. SEND...
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My SEND Career: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, which is a multidisciplinary approach to the mental health of young...
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The SEND Code of Practice: A Summary
What is the SEND Code of Practice? The SEND Code of Practice is the official guide for teachers who work...
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How can Special Education be more rewarding?
How can Special Education be more rewarding? Teaching Special Education has become more and more popular in recent years, teachers...
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How easy is it to transition from mainstream to SEN?
Transitioning from mainstream to SEN There’s an increasing number of teachers moving from mainstream teaching to special education. This is...
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