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Best Practices for Communication
Author Jacqui Webber-Gant
Date 10th May 2018
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Here at OLT our goal is to empower teachers, teaching assistants, and all those working with children with SEND, to improve learner outcomes. While our courses are the most effective way to do that, w...
What makes great teaching?
Author Anita Devi
Date 27th Mar 2018
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How many teachers and leaders are aware of the research report ‘What makes great teaching?’, published by The Sutton Trust? We’re going to take a look at the report’s key findings and consider thei...
What is meant by reasonable adjustment?
Author Gwyneth McCormack
Date 23rd Mar 2018
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“Include me, please.” The student squinted as she peered at the board trying to copy her homework. She looked around the classroom and shrank a little further into her seat. Everyone else was busy ...
Glue Ear
Author Carmel Capewell
Date 23rd Mar 2018
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What is glue ear? Otitis media, or glue ear, has been known about for thousands of years. It’s a worldwide condition, affecting about 80% of children under the age of 7 years, and there is no ag...
Informing children about the Local Offer and their rights
Author Anita Devi
Date 6th Dec 2017
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In this blog, we’ll explore different approaches to informing children and young people about the laws around SEND and their rights, drawing significantly on the work of the Council for Disabled Child...
Improving outcomes for children with sensory impairments
Author Jacqui Webber-Gant
Date 23rd Aug 2017
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The project Over the last year, OLT have partnered with the sensory support service teams in 25 local authorities as part of the NatSIP/DfE contract to deliver professional development for the scho...