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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. The white paper aims to fix a system characterised by an escalating demand for EHCPs as the primary mechanism to access fully resourced SEND support. While…
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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. The white paper aims to fix a system characterised by an escalating demand for EHCPs as the primary mechanism to access fully resourced SEND support. While there is excellent practice across […]
Improve outcomes for your students by extending your team’s SEND training Inclusive classrooms need skilled support professionals so that all learners can succeed. We are proud to launch the all-new International Diploma in Inclusive Classroom Support, designed to extend the expertise of experienced teaching assistants, LSAs, individual support assistants, and junior assistant teachers specifically in international […]
The past couple of years have seen a doubling down of effort to enhance pupils’ sense of belonging in schools, with links being drawn to wellbeing, motivation and absenteeism, as well as academic achievement. Although particular targeted interventions show signs of promise, improving belonging typically involves whole-school systematic and cultural changes. This relies on building […]
Children’s Mental Health Week, run by charity Place2Be, is just around the corner. This year’s theme, This is My Place, focuses on belonging. Many children still do not feel a strong sense of belonging in our schools. Data from the 2023 International Maths and Science Survey (TIMSS) demonstrated that by the time children reach fifteen, […]
As a part of Real Group, we’re pleased to announce that today, the company has transitioned from private ownership to being 100% employee owned. Why transition to employee ownership? This decision has been made after careful consideration of potential options, and is driven by the board of directors’ commitment to securing the long-term future and […]
We were once again delighted to celebrate with this year’s graduates at Middlesex University! Donning their graduation caps and gowns, and celebrating in style, were our delegates who have completed Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Masters in Education. Our Director of Pedagogy and Learning, Siobhan Mellor, and our SEND Programme Leader, Katie Hickin, headed up […]
Comprehensive training course for new or aspiring Assistant SENCOs We are delighted to announce the launch of a new apprenticeship programme, designed to equip new or aspiring Assistant SENCOs with the essential knowledge and skills to support effective provision for pupils with special educational needs. As the first apprenticeship specifically created for Assistant SENCOs, participants […]
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 […]
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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!