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Hyper vs Hypo... Why Do Some Children React So Differently to the Same Sensory Input?
If you work with children with SEND, you’ve almost certainly come across the terms hypo and hyper. They’re everywhere—in behaviour reports, sensory profiles, training materials, and staff room conversations. But what do they really mean? And more importantly—how do they help us support the children in front of us?
Jun 132 min read
“Could This Be FASD? Looking Beneath the Surface to Support Every Child
But unlike some conditions, FASD often doesn’t show on the outside. Most children with FASD don’t have physical signs. They may be chatty, creative, and curious - and yet deeply confused, overwhelmed, or exhausted underneath.
May 133 min read
Demystifying EHCPs - What Every Educator and Parent Should Know
When it comes to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), few things cause more confusion—or more questions—than Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
May 72 min read
What Are We Doing to Support Pupils with Dyscalculia - and What Could We Try Next?
Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty that affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and carry out mathematical tasks. While it’s often compared to dyslexia (but for maths), it’s not about being “bad at maths” — it’s a neurological difference that affects how the brain processes numerical information.
May 22 min read
Behaviours That Challenge - What They’re Really Telling Us And How We Can Respond
If you work in education, you’ve likely faced those moments - outbursts, defiance, shutdowns, or meltdowns. It’s easy to feel frustrated or
Apr 23 min read
Malala’s Fight for Education – And What It Means for Schools Today
Malala Yousafzai grew up in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, where going to school wasn’t something every girl could count on. She refused to...
Mar 172 min read
The Best Sensory Products for Teachers to Create an Inclusive Classroom Environment
Here, we will discuss some of the best sensory classroom resources for teaching children with special educational needs.
Mar 21, 20235 min read
Teaching Outside the Box: Why Neurodiversity Is the Future of Education
Neurodiversity is the future of education - but embracing it is easier said than done.
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Charity seeks to open UK's first SEND school run by autistic adults
A UK charity is looking to create what could be the country's first-ever SEND school, run by autistic adults.
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Sociologist with Autism, Unable to Read or Write Becomes Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor
Despite being unable to read or write until he was 18 years old and being diagnosed with global development delay and autism...
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Why is Wellbeing so important to education?
Providing students with the necessary emotional, mental and physical support they need to thrive in the classroom environment has always...
Feb 13, 20234 min read
Apology from Bangor Nursery to Student with Down's Syndrome for Discrimination
In the news last week, the mother of a child with Down's syndrome who was treated unfairly by her nursery school commented that...
Feb 8, 20233 min read
The Hidden Struggle: 10 Reasons You Shouldn't Work in SEND
What challenges are teachers facing when working with children with SEND? How do we overcome them?
Feb 3, 20232 min read
Overcoming the challenges of ADHD
How can we ensure ADHD isn't holding our students back?
Mar 4, 20212 min read
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