What is the role of the Virtual School Head and the Designated Teacher, and what does it mean to me?
Education support
Survival at school
Starting school can be a daunting time for any child. For children who have been adopted there can be many additional layers of complexity. Here are some resources that our Family Practitioners frequently use with families.
Practical ideas for preparing for transitions
Helpful hints and tips for parents to prepare their children for school transitions.
Managing the summer holidays
Some good advice here about managing the school summer holidays.
Supported internships
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Early Transition planning reviews: Supported internships
New SEND support Jargon Buster!
Listed alphabetically, it’s a wide-ranging look at the SEND support terms and words that you’ll hear in school and see written in your child’s support plans.
Spotlight on continence needs
Does your child have an Individual Healthcare Plan in school?
Spotlight on masking
When children return home from school their ‘lid may fly off’, or they may freeze, due to having had to mimic or hide how they really feel inside.