Blogs by OnLineTraining
Changing the D's in ADHD
Author Fintan O'Regan
Date 24th Mar 2022
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In our latest blog leading learning and behaviour specialist Fin O'Regan talks about the benefits of his upcoming webinar 'Changing the D's in ADHD' and how it can help can turn the challenges associated with ADHD into an opportunity that is both developmental and different.
SEN and the great outdoors: learning outside the classroom
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 3rd Feb 2022
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In support of childrens mental health week, we talk to Brenda Leonard, an animal-assisted therapist and owner of Apple Tree Farm who shares with us, the benefits of animal assisted therapy sessions and outdoor learning for children with SEND.
A mechanism for change: The four elements of effective CPD
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 12th Jan 2022
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If improving teaching quality opens the door to raising student achievement, effective CPD can be the key. But, how can policymakers, school leaders and teacher educators distinguish more effective CPD from the less effective, and which options will really help fuel pupil academic achievement? Our latest blog investigates
Autism and Christmas – 10 tips for teachers
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 16th Dec 2021
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For many children with autism spectrum disorder Christmas can often be a stressful time of the year. Our latest blog explores some strategies to help.
Access to learning: high-quality teaching practice and targeted professional training in SEND
Author Siobhan Duvigneau
Date 1st Nov 2021
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ofsted carried out a qualitative case study (1) of 7 mainstream primary and secondary schools in the UK. The purpose of this research was to determine how the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) were being met, and whether support approaches varied between education providers.
Key indicators of dyslexia in school
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 27th Sep 2021
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A dyslexia friendly classroom begins with a dyslexia friendly teacher. Read our latest blog and discover some of the most common signs to look out for in every classroom.