Blogs by OnLineTraining
School transition tips for children with SEND
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 8th Jul 2022
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For many children, the transition from primary to secondary school is an exciting and anxious time. Our latest blog shares our top tips to ease transition for students with SEND.
Taking a whole school approach to child poverty: a teachers guide
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 14th Jun 2022
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Poverty rarely has a single cause, but a range of factors, including the impact of COVID-19, rising living costs, low pay and insecure work or unemployment together mean some people do not have enough resources. These structural causes often place a ‘grip’ on families in poverty and when combined, can impact the educational outcomes of children. But, what is educational equality, what impact does poverty have on educational outcomes and what role do schools play?
Changing the D's in ADHD
Author Fintan O'Regan
Date 24th Mar 2022
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In our latest blog leading learning and behaviour specialist Fin O'Regan talks about the benefits of his upcoming webinar 'Changing the D's in ADHD' and how it can help can turn the challenges associated with ADHD into an opportunity that is both developmental and different.
SEN and the great outdoors: learning outside the classroom
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 3rd Feb 2022
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In support of childrens mental health week, we talk to Brenda Leonard, an animal-assisted therapist and owner of Apple Tree Farm who shares with us, the benefits of animal assisted therapy sessions and outdoor learning for children with SEND.
A mechanism for change: The four elements of effective CPD
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 12th Jan 2022
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If improving teaching quality opens the door to raising student achievement, effective CPD can be the key. But, how can policymakers, school leaders and teacher educators distinguish more effective CPD from the less effective, and which options will really help fuel pupil academic achievement? Our latest blog investigates
Autism and Christmas – 10 tips for teachers
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 16th Dec 2021
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For many children with autism spectrum disorder Christmas can often be a stressful time of the year. Our latest blog explores some strategies to help.