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On Monday, the government released its major new white paper for schools, representing the biggest proposed shake-up to SEND policy in the last decade. We believe the intention to increase direct, early access to expert support and make inclusion a priority in all mainstream schools is a positive step forward,…
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We’d all like to think we are good listeners but how often do we listen to reply rather than listening with genuine empathy? This resource breaks down the skill of active listening and explains some of the key things that good listeners tend to do (and what they avoid!). Includes: Active listening worksheet for teens as […]
Neurodiversity Week 2025 is just around the corner…. Neurodiversity Celebration Week was started by Siena Castellon, an autistic teenager who also has ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. This year (March 17th- 23rd) will be the seventh annual Neurodiversity Celebration Week since it began in 2018! Siena started the awareness week with the aim of challenging stereotypes and […]
Introducing: Practitioner of The Dyslexia Guild – Assessor of Access Arrangements We’ve been working alongside our sister company, The Dyslexia Guild, to create a new membership grade for Certificate of Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A) graduates. Recently launched, the Practitioner of The Dyslexia Guild Assessor of Access Arrangements (PDG3A) membership, provides a number […]
Feedback from our delegates is very important to us. This is why we ask every delegate to fill out a feedback form upon completion of their course. This provides us with extremely valuable data on what we’re doing right, and where we can improve. We’ve been carefully analysing the data from 2024, and below are […]
Know Yourself, Grow Yourself! This year marks the 11th anniversary of Children’s Mental Health Week – a campaign led by mental health charity, Place2Be. This year’s theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself and is focused around the theme of self-awareness and building resilience. The need to support our young people is pressing; according to an […]
This World Mental Health Day we’re focusing on staff wellbeing and some of the things schools can do to reduce stress and improve mental fitness.
Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard has been approved The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (iFATE) recently approved the new Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard. This new apprenticeship will not only enhance the skills of teaching assistants and offer them professional development opportunities, but also directly contribute to improved student outcomes. […]
Real Training’s Rosalind Goodwin looks at what makes a strong EHC needs assessment application and how you might be able to streamline the process. Applications for an EHCNA (Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment) are filling up SENCO “to-do” lists in increasing volume. The number of children with SEND in mainstream schools has risen significantly […]
New JCQ guidelines have been published On 28 August, the JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) published their 2024-25 regulations and guidance for exam access arrangements. Real Training’s free online Access Arrangements Update course launched last week and covers everything SENCOs, exam access arrangement assessors and coordinators need to know about the new regulations. This includes […]
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This week, Manor Fields Primary School in Bishop’s Stortford welcomed a special guest; the Minister for School Standards in the Department for Education, Catherine McKinnell MP. The visit showcased the positive impact of the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, delivered by Educational and Sporting Futures (ESF), on school staff and pupils.
Teaching assistants have the opportunity to build close bonds with the pupils they support and play a highly significant role in shaping their experience of learning. In this article, we take a look at how TAs can provide the best support to dyslexic pupils, not only in terms of developing reading and writing skills, but also helping to build self-confident, independent learners.
We are pleased to share with you the news that our recently released product the Test of Retrieval Efficiency (TORE) has been approved by SASC, and is now included on the approved list of tests on their website! Becoming SASC-approved marks a significant milestone in the launch of this new product. If you have been thinking about taking the plunge and ordering TORE, then there has never been a better time to enhance your assessment battery with this new innovation!