How to reduce violent and challenging behaviour in SEND children
Yvonne Newbold MBE writes here about her Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Violent and Challenging…
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A practical approach to building an effective parent forum
When headteacher Sarah Stokes realised that communication with parents was not as it should be,…
Preparing for the new school year
As this academic year draws to a close, what will schools need to have in…
Here’s hoping for the new Attendance Alliance
For Emma Meadus, headteacher at Coppice Valley Primary school, the past two years have proved…
Unmet SEND needs as a barrier to attendance
As we return to a form of normality in schools, the Department for Education (2022)…
Getting the most out of meetings
How many meetings do you attend? As an attendance officer you will be party to…
Attendance in the spotlight
The importance of attendance is being discussed in the world of education at the moment.…
Makaton: Speech, signs and symbols
Suzanne Miell-Ingram MBE and Tracy Upton MBE, co-founders of Singing Hands, give a practical guide…
Autism: Celebrating difference
Here, Jo Grace writes about the implications of celebrating authenticity in relation to autistic people.…
Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA): What it is and what causes it
Some students react to school with an overwhelming emotional response that can lead to persistent…