by Sir Peter Birkett | Sep 5, 2023 | Education
National professional qualifications (NPQs) have been created to support the professional development of school teachers and leaders. An amended suite of NPQs is now available. This suite was developed with sector collaboration and is informed by the best research and...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jun 19, 2023 | SEND
Introducing animals into the life of a child with SEND can have untold benefits. The actions of stroking the soft fur of a dog or a rabbit can calm an anxious child very quickly, as carers of children with special educational needs know very well. Therapy animals are...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jun 16, 2023 | Education
Fountain Head House School is a Co-Educational Special Needs Day School for children with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) providing a personalised, fulfilling and therapeutic wraparound education programme for all children. Fountain Head House School is focused...
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...
