by Sir Peter Birkett | Dec 1, 2021 | Education
Epilepsy has always been seen as a mysterious condition which affects around 65 million people worldwide and although 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy in their lifetime, sufferers continue to experience prejudice and discrimination, despite the fact that it is not...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Nov 17, 2021 | Education
Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD), also known as Dyspraxia, was first observed in children in the early 1900s and was termed ‘Congenital Maladroitness.’ In 1925, French doctors described it as ‘motor weakness’ and in 1937, Dr Samuel Orton began to focus on...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Nov 17, 2021 | Education
Since it was first identified in 1881, Dyslexia has become the most common learning disability worldwide, affecting between 3 and 7% of the population. Intelligence is mainly unaffected although it is often associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Oct 18, 2021 | Education
SEND Challenges Recognition of challenging behaviours in children with special educational needs and disabilities often leads to confusion about which school would be most appropriate to cater for those needs. Particular behaviours which are outwardly aggressive in...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Oct 6, 2021 | Education
LOCKED DOWN AND LOCKED OUT School closures throughout lockdowns imposed by the pandemic have undoubtedly had a serious impact on the cognitive, behavioural and social skills of children of all ages. Since March 2020, we have lived through unprecedented times, and...
