Paediatric Occupational Therapists (OTs) can play an important role in supporting children with SEND, but many of us are left wondering exactly what it is that they do!
Learn how an OT will contribute to your child’s EHCP and more in our latest webinar.
📆 Wednesday 22nd January 2025 ⏰ 6.30 – 7.30PM 📍Online via Microsoft Teams
Can’t attend live? No problem, all registered attendees will receive access to the slides and the recording of the webinar for 60 days. This will be sent out via email once it has been edited for resale purposes.
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Moving to a new phase of education with an EHC plan?
At this time of year, many families reach out to us for advice about their child’s move from one phase of education to another – whether it’s nursery to primary, primary to secondary, or beyond.
If your child has an EHC plan, your local authority has a legal duty to review and amend the plan when your child moves between particular stages of education.
The deadlines for when your child’s EHC plan must be reviewed and amended are:
✅ 31 March for those moving from secondary school to a post-16 institution ✅ 15 February for all other phases of transfer
These deadlines are statutory, not optional.
For further guidance on this topic, take a look at our resources on annual reviews, including template letters to help you take action when your local authority is not complying with the law: buff.ly/3d2P1l1… See MoreSee Less
With approximately 220 million users under 18, TikTok is a social media titan among children and young people 📱🗿 But just because it’s popular, doesn’t mean it’s free from risks. This week’s guide 📋 and the latest episode of our #WakeUpWednesday podcast 🎙️ take a fresh look at these safety concerns and lets you know how to keep young TikTok users safe 🛡️
What’s Included: 🐍 New zoology themes every month 🐍 Tailored activities for Mini Zoologists, Young Zoologists, and Junior Zoologists 🐍 Fun, hands-on experiences in a safe and exciting environment
Limited places available!
#AnimalTeach #InspireOurFuture #ZoologyKidsClub #AnimalLovers #KidsEducation #AnimalScience #FamilyFun #ZoologyFun #BlockBooking #SaveMore #YoungZoologists #MiniZoologists #JuniorZoologists #LearningThroughFun … See MoreSee Less
School Holidays are often so hard for our kiddos, and for lots of different reasons.
One of the reasons is, #schoolholidays are not really a “holiday” for our kiddos – as in “getting a break from it all” – at all.
#School holidays are really just part of a never-ending cycle. A cycle where our child is forever sandwiched: – struggling so much in their school environment and desperate for a break – being too stressed (often just by changes in routine) to really enjoy the break when it comes… – knowing the break is going end very soon and the stress cycle will begin again.. – so being stressed that the break is coming to an end … – then being thrown straight back into the #schooldistress and #trauma that they haven’t had time to recover from, as soon as they get back to school.
Added to that, well-meaning family or friends may be just that: well-meaning. But constantly reminding the child that they’ll soon be back at school does literally *nothing* to help anyone.
Yet our kiddos will be expected to just bounce straight back through the school gate on the first day back, all bright eyed, refreshed and “ready to learn”.
These kids are not bright eyed, or refreshed.
Many of them will not have slept well, or been able to eat well, or find any kind of respite, for days before the first day back.
They are hyper-vigilant, #anxious, scared. Inhabited by a sense of dread. Because they know more of what met them last term – the pressure to perform and just keep up, no matter what .. the competition .. the social exclusion .. the punishment or shaming .. the days upon days of their needs going unseen/unmet .. all that stuff that made them so unhappy and anxious all through the last term, is exactly what’s coming at them again for another 6-8 weeks 😔
**We Are Not Seeing It: How & Why Mainstream Schools Break SEND Kids by Luisa Gray/#longroadsendmum is out now on Kindle & Amazon: amzn.eu/d/f0b12Sg **
Words & original artwork (c) LongRoadSENDMum. All rights reserved.
#specialeducationalneeds #SEN #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsfamily #PDA #invisibledisability #autism #mentalhealth #childmentalhealth #adhd #pda #learningdifficulties #author #mummyblogger #mummybloggeruk … See MoreSee Less
I'm half way through your new book. I'd have loved an audio version due to never having spare time, especially of an evening. My youngest is starting to struggle with school and he has expressed over the Xmas holidays that school is too much and is torture (his words not mine). My eldest stopped attending Oct 23 & now has a pathetic EOTIS package. It never ends 😭
We’re thrilled to announce a new opportunity for children who are not currently in full-time education and are navigating the journey toward a diagnosis, or already have one, for Special Educational Needs.
Starting in the new year, we’re offering: – A safe, nurturing space for your child to connect, learn, and grow alongside peers – Tailored activities to build confidence, social skills, and independence. – Support and guidance for parents and carers navigating the journey. – Our group is inclusive, supportive, and designed with your child’s unique needs in mind.
🗓When? Every Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am (Term time only)
💡Why? This is a trial run to gauge demand, and we need your help to reach the families who could really benefit from this!
🎉Bonus: These sessions are completely FREE until March!
If you or someone you know could benefit from this initiative, please share this post. Let’s work together to build a supportive community for our kids.
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Paediatric Occupational Therapists (OTs) can play an important role in supporting children with SEND, but many of us are left wondering exactly what it is that they do!
Learn how an OT will contribute to your child’s EHCP and more in our latest webinar.
📆 Wednesday 22nd January 2025
⏰ 6.30 – 7.30PM
📍Online via Microsoft Teams
Price just £5.00!
Book your place at – buy.stripe.com/7sIeW7gKS6apbzWeW8
Can’t attend live? No problem, all registered attendees will receive access to the slides and the recording of the webinar for 60 days. This will be sent out via email once it has been edited for resale purposes.
#OT #OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapist #EHCP #SEN #SEND #SendSupport #Webinar #PhysicalDisability #DevelopmentalDelay #SensoryProcessing … See MoreSee Less
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📢 New Research Study for Parents of Children with Tourette Syndrome
This study explores the connections between parental stress, stigma, resilience, and social support for parents caring for young people with TS.
Your anonymous insights can help guide future initiatives to reduce stress and stigma while improving parental support services.
✨ Who can participate?
✔️ Parents of children diagnosed with TS
✔️ 18+ years old
✔️ Able to read and understand English
👉 Find out more and take part here: buff.ly/40pOeV0
Let’s work together to create a brighter future for TS families! 💪 #TourettesResearch #ParentalSupport #TSCommunity … See MoreSee Less
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Moving to a new phase of education with an EHC plan?
At this time of year, many families reach out to us for advice about their child’s move from one phase of education to another – whether it’s nursery to primary, primary to secondary, or beyond.
If your child has an EHC plan, your local authority has a legal duty to review and amend the plan when your child moves between particular stages of education.
The deadlines for when your child’s EHC plan must be reviewed and amended are:
✅ 31 March for those moving from secondary school to a post-16 institution
✅ 15 February for all other phases of transfer
These deadlines are statutory, not optional.
For further guidance on this topic, take a look at our resources on annual reviews, including template letters to help you take action when your local authority is not complying with the law: buff.ly/3d2P1l1 … See MoreSee Less
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With approximately 220 million users under 18, TikTok is a social media titan among children and young people 📱🗿 But just because it’s popular, doesn’t mean it’s free from risks. This week’s guide 📋 and the latest episode of our #WakeUpWednesday podcast 🎙️ take a fresh look at these safety concerns and lets you know how to keep young TikTok users safe 🛡️
Download here >> ow.ly/v2Lo50UGe2v
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🎉 Exciting News for Future Zoologists! 🎉
Animal Teach is thrilled to to announce our NEW Block-Booking Membership Discount! 🐾 Save money & secure your place!
Here’s how it works:
🎟️ Buy your membership from our store: buytickets.at/animalteachltd/store
🎟️ Redeem your discount and book your dates: buytickets.at/animalteachltd/1197581
What’s Included:
🐍 New zoology themes every month
🐍 Tailored activities for Mini Zoologists, Young Zoologists, and Junior Zoologists
🐍 Fun, hands-on experiences in a safe and exciting environment
Limited places available!
#AnimalTeach #InspireOurFuture #ZoologyKidsClub #AnimalLovers #KidsEducation #AnimalScience #FamilyFun #ZoologyFun #BlockBooking #SaveMore #YoungZoologists #MiniZoologists #JuniorZoologists #LearningThroughFun … See MoreSee Less
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School Holidays are often so hard for our kiddos, and for lots of different reasons.
One of the reasons is, #schoolholidays are not really a “holiday” for our kiddos – as in “getting a break from it all” – at all.
#School holidays are really just part of a never-ending cycle. A cycle where our child is forever sandwiched:
– struggling so much in their school environment and desperate for a break
– being too stressed (often just by changes in routine) to really enjoy the break when it comes…
– knowing the break is going end very soon and the stress cycle will begin again..
– so being stressed that the break is coming to an end …
– then being thrown straight back into the #schooldistress and #trauma that they haven’t had time to recover from, as soon as they get back to school.
Added to that, well-meaning family or friends may be just that: well-meaning. But constantly reminding the child that they’ll soon be back at school does literally *nothing* to help anyone.
Yet our kiddos will be expected to just bounce straight back through the school gate on the first day back, all bright eyed, refreshed and “ready to learn”.
These kids are not bright eyed, or refreshed.
Many of them will not have slept well, or been able to eat well, or find any kind of respite, for days before the first day back.
They are hyper-vigilant, #anxious, scared.
Inhabited by a sense of dread.
Because they know more of what met them last term – the pressure to perform and just keep up, no matter what .. the competition .. the social exclusion .. the punishment or shaming .. the days upon days of their needs going unseen/unmet .. all that stuff that made them so unhappy and anxious all through the last term, is exactly what’s coming at them again for another 6-8 weeks 😔
**We Are Not Seeing It: How & Why Mainstream Schools Break SEND Kids by Luisa Gray/#longroadsendmum is out now on Kindle & Amazon: amzn.eu/d/f0b12Sg **
Words & original artwork (c) LongRoadSENDMum. All rights reserved.
#specialeducationalneeds #SEN #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsfamily #PDA #invisibledisability #autism #mentalhealth #childmentalhealth #adhd #pda #learningdifficulties #author #mummyblogger #mummybloggeruk … See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for sharing x
I'm half way through your new book. I'd have loved an audio version due to never having spare time, especially of an evening. My youngest is starting to struggle with school and he has expressed over the Xmas holidays that school is too much and is torture (his words not mine). My eldest stopped attending Oct 23 & now has a pathetic EOTIS package. It never ends 😭
📢 Exciting New Home School Group!
We’re thrilled to announce a new opportunity for children who are not currently in full-time education and are navigating the journey toward a diagnosis, or already have one, for Special Educational Needs.
Starting in the new year, we’re offering:
– A safe, nurturing space for your child to connect, learn, and grow alongside peers
– Tailored activities to build confidence, social skills, and independence.
– Support and guidance for parents and carers navigating the journey.
– Our group is inclusive, supportive, and designed with your child’s unique needs in mind.
🗓When?
Every Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am
(Term time only)
💡Why?
This is a trial run to gauge demand, and we need your help to reach the families who could really benefit from this!
🎉Bonus: These sessions are completely FREE until March!
If you or someone you know could benefit from this initiative, please share this post. Let’s work together to build a supportive community for our kids.
For more information, visit www.spacecheshire.org … See MoreSee Less
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