SEN

Special Educational Needs reforms-letter to parents

Edward Timpson from the Department for Education has written a letter to parents explaining the SEN reforms.  This letter can be found by clicking the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/348842/Parents_letter_Aug_2014_final.pdf

Working Memory

Many children and adults (including myself!) have working memory difficulties.  This is a really interesting clip to explain what working memory is and how it can impact learning. http://www.ted.com/talks/peter_doolittle_how_your_working_memory_makes_sense_of_the_world#t-9544  

Changes to the SEN Code of Practice

Following the new Code of Practice the DfE have written a letter explaining the changes and have produced a guide for parents.  These can be found by following the links below:   DfE_Letter_to_parents_and_carers DfE_SEND_guide_for_parents_and_carers