If you want to get your child into a special needs school, you need to be aware that it can be a complex process. There will be challenges ahead which will need careful thought and planning to overcome. This guide suggests some ways in which you can prepare for the process and gain support for your family and your child with additional needs.
AuthorHollyRead3 minutes
In this article, Dyslexia Assessor and experienced teacher Frankie, outlines what Access Arrangements are and why they may be worth considering.
AuthorFrankieRead3 minutes
In this article, Frankie our in house Dyslexia Assessor and teacher, presents well known individuals who have dyslexia.
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In this article, qualified Dyslexia Assessor and teacher Frankie, outlines signs and indicators of Dyslexia in children. Frankie is available for immediate Dyslexia Assessments.
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In this article, experienced dyslexia tutor, Susannah, shares her top six tips to help other teachers support students with dyslexia in their classrooms.
AuthorSusannahRead5 minutes
In this article, Ann, an experienced teacher and SEN tutor shares her top tips for other tutors and teachers who are supporting children with Dyslexia and/or Dyscalculia.
AuthorAnnRead2 minutes
In this article, Susannah, an experienced teacher, shares her thoughts on celebrating and supporting students with Dyspraxia in the classroom. A subject which is very close to her heart.
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In this article, experienced teacher and tutor Ann, shares top tips to support young people who have a dual diagnosis of Autism and Adhd.
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In this article, experienced teacher and tutor, Erica, outlines what a EHCP is, how it is designed to support students and how a tutor can provide support. EHCPs are usually issued to guarantee funding to ensure children, teens and young adults receive the appropriate level of support for the Special Education Needs.
AuthorOwl TutorsRead4 minutes
For parents and carers with children who have Special Educational Needs, we are pleased to feature an informative guide by education writer and former SEN professional, Diana Smith. Read on to discover six top tips to help support SEN/D children at home!
In this blog Ally, an experienced teacher and Dyslexia tutor, will share some top tips for supporting your neurodivergent super hero in improving their handwriting. Dyslexia can make word formation and other aspects of handwriting tricky. Here, we examine some top tips to support Dyslexic children with handwriting.
AuthorAllyRead3 minutes
In this blog article Meredith outlines some of the barriers to learning autistic students can face and offers some strategies to support them.
AuthorMeredithRead5 minutes
In this blog, Emily, a qualified SEN teacher, explores Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This article is aimed to help teachers of children with CPTSD and contains advice for parents and carers seeking support from school for their child.
AuthorOwl TutorsRead7 minutes
In this blog, Jonathan - a teacher who has taught special educational needs classes in schools and professionally tutored students with autism, dyslexia and attention deficit disorder - breaks down five of the most common special educational needs found in UK schools and provides some advice for teaching those who have SEN.
AuthorJonathanRead8 minutes
In this blog, Emily (a qualified teacher and professional tutor) offers advice to parents of children with dyslexia. Identifying dyslexia as early as possible will put the right support structures in place and ensure a child can thrive.
Wondering if your child’s special educational needs (SENs) will be taken into consideration during school entrance exams? This blog outlines who may be eligible for exam concessions, which arrangements can be made to assist your child in their exams and how to get your child the best support available for them to succeed.
AuthorMeredithRead4 minutes
Seven plus entrance exam preparation can be a stressful experience for both parents and students. This blog post outlines 5 mindfulness techniques to add some calm and joy to the process. It has been written by Meredith, an Owl Tutor with a background in psychology and counselling.
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