by Sir Peter Birkett | Jun 14, 2023 | Education, SEND
Special Needs Jungle (SNJ) is one of 114 SEND-related professional bodies and organisations asking for action to be taken regarding gaps in the provision of specialist services designed to support children and young people with disabilities. A workforce shortage is...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jun 2, 2023 | Education, SEND
Teaching children with special educational needs can be challenging and requires a specific temperament as well as a specialised skillset. Firstly, understanding the needs of the child with learning disabilities is fundamental to knowing how to plan for their lesson...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Apr 19, 2023 | Education
The Government’s spring budget has revealed a support package for parents of young children which will enable mothers in particular, to stay in work and help boost the economy. Childcare is one of the biggest expenses for working families today and the Government is...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Apr 18, 2023 | Education, SEND
AN EHCP assessment is the first step in getting a child the additional help or support they may need. For parents who are thinking about getting an EHCP assessment, with a view to obtaining an EHCP, information regarding how to do so will be available on the relevant...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Mar 10, 2023 | Mental Health
Birth trauma occurs in approximately 29 out of every 1,000 births in the US, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. This is a shocking statistic given the advanced state of modern medicine. Tragically, many of these injuries, including cerebral palsy and...
