Hearing loss can impact children in a lot more ways than we think. Hearing loss refers to the partial or full loss of hearing in one or both ears. This means a child will struggle with communication, listening and taking on new information.

We often focus heavily on the needs, wants and life chances of our children with special educational needs. Rightly so, as SEN parents you become superhuman over night!

Dyslexia is a learning differences that influences how children read and write. It does not only affect reading and writing skills. Dyslexia is actually about information processing. Dyslexic people may have difficulty in processing and remembering information they see and hear which can affect learning. It can also have an impact on organisational skills.

This article intends to highlight a series of easy to implement behaviour practises to help young people both at home and at school. Teachers may find this useful when thinking about their students and lesson planning.

We will begin this article with a story about a previous student of The SEN Experts. We first met Jack when he was 12 years old. He was in a mainstream secondary school.

Selective Mutism is a form of anxiety disorder which means that children (and adults) struggle to speak in certain situations. They may speak freely in situations where they feel comfortable.

Exams are anxiety inducing for any child, especially those with special educational needs (SEN). Schools can support SEN students through the process using exam concessions, also known as access arrangements. These arrangements are series of supports that aim to make the exam more accessible to the student.

Hearing loss can impact children in a lot more ways than we think. Hearing loss refers to the partial or full loss of hearing in one or both ears. This means a child will struggle with communication, listening and taking on new information.

Imagine a long day at work or school, dealing with the stresses of the day and returning home shattered looking forward to a good night’s sleep. But instead of settling down amongst your soft, downy sheets, you are instead laying on a sharp, itchy, rough surface that is physically hurting you.

Planning and executing a family day out can sometimes feel like a military operation. Firstly, finding an attraction, museum or location that will keep all the family entertained can be challenging.