Blogs by OnLineTraining
The Scaffolding Trap Every SENCO Knows
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 17th Nov 2025
0 comments
One student's still using the same writing frame from September - and it's working, so should you remove it? Another student struggled when support was withdrawn, so you put it back. A third is flying...
SEND Budget Crisis: Cost-Effective Solutions for Schools Facing Financial Constraints
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 13th Oct 2025
0 comments
Quick Links... Navigating the Financial Storm While Advocating for Your Pupils Understanding the Financial Context: Where Does the Money Go? The Hidden Costs of External Reliance: Beyond the...
Building Independence, Not Dependency: Your Whole-School TA Scaffolding Framework
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 29th Aug 2025
0 comments
Quick Links... Key Takeaways Evidence-Based Foundations for Whole-School Change Strategy 1: Implementing the EEF Scaffolding Framework Across Your TA Team Strategy 2: SEND-Specific Scaffol...
Scaffolding: Building Independence: TA Scaffolding Framework for Primary
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 22nd Aug 2025
0 comments
Boost pupil confidence and independence with purposeful scaffolding strategies built on cognitive science and everyday practice. What Is Scaffolding and Why Does It Matter? Scaffolding is a powe...
What SEND pupils really want from schools: Insights from the classroom
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 9th Jan 2025
0 comments
Recent conversations with SEND pupils across UK schools have revealed powerful insights into what makes a real difference in their education. While teachers and staff regularly discuss support strateg...
Tired, distracted, or struggling to see and hear? The hidden impact of mild vision and hearing difficulties in your classroom
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 28th Nov 2024
0 comments
As a teacher or teaching assistant, you've likely experienced those moments – a student who seems disengaged, another who's struggling to follow instructions, or perhaps one whose behaviour has become...