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A Family Key Worker is the primary point of contact for families in early childhood education and care, especially when young children have special needs or developmental delays. They support and guide families, helping them access the necessary resources and services for their children's development. In this article, we will explore the role and responsibilities of a Family Key Worker, the skills and qualifications required for this role, and the benefits of working with one.

SEMH is a relatively new concept, and some people will wonder what is SEMH and what does SEMH stand for. SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) was first introduced in 2014. It replaced EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) and BESD (Behaviour Emotional Social Development). One reason it was changed is to emphasise how behaviour is a way of communicating problems students may be having that could not be verbally explained. SEMH is used in health and educational settings to refer to various difficulties children and young people may experience.

Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) are among the most prevalent special educational needs in schools today. Understanding and addressing SLCN is crucial for fostering effective learning environments. In this article, we learn more about SLCN. Understanding SLCN

Creating an inclusive school culture is vital for all students but especially important for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) . Adapting to school can be challenging for them, so creating an inclusive environment ensures they thrive socially, emotionally and academically. This article will explore how to support SEND students in the classroom through an inclusive culture.

Special education teachers face unique challenges in their profession, as they work with students who have a wide range of learning disabilities and individual needs. Earlier this month, we addressed some of the challenges faced by special education teachers and teaching assistants, and this blog can be found HERE. We are following up by providing some strategies to help special education teachers and teaching assistants to manage these challenges effectively, and here’s how:

In this blog we offer advice to parents and teachers to help make the transition back to school as easy as possible. Here are some suggestions for parents to help their children prepare:

Mental health in the workplace is a hot topic – particularly In the face of a cost of living crisis and ongoing teacher strikes. Stress and anxiety are taking their toll on professionals within the education industry and record numbers of UK teachers and education staff have considered leaving the sector recently due to pressures on their mental health and wellbeing. According to Education Support’s Teacher Wellbeing Index 2022 :

International Women’s Day is celebrated globally and will take place this year on 8 March. The purpose of the day is to uphold women's achievements, recognise challenges and focus greater attention on women's rights and gender equality. For 2023, the theme is #EmbraceEquity – imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all embrace equity.

Updated Jan 2024. As someone who dedicates their professional life to working in SEN teaching – or is considering doing so – you spend the majority of your life focused on the needs of others.

SEN Teaching Assistants. Is Experience More Valuable than Qualifications in 2023?. Teaching assistants are often hailed as the unsung heroes of the classroom – and rightly so. They provide vital extra support for teachers in rolling out the curriculum, as well as giving students extra opportunities to thrive – socially and emotionally, as well as academically.

OFSTED highlighted recruitment and SEND as key issues for 2023 – we asked 115 SEN recruitment experts to help us solve the problem…. At Senploy our focus on special needs recruitment gives us a unique insight into the changing roles in special schools and special needs teams in mainstream schools. We’ll use these articles to keep you up to date with changes that may impact how you recruit!

SEN(D) pastoral roles grow 20-fold in 2 years – a new opportunity for many?. At Senploy our focus on special needs recruitment gives us a unique insight into the changing roles in special schools and special needs teams in mainstream schools. We’ll use these articles to keep you up to date with changes that may impact how you recruit!

Now that ADHD Awareness Month is upon us, it's time to spread some awareness to educate and inform everyone about this commonly misunderstood disorder. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect behaviour in a variety of ways, and there is no definite symptom checklist, as everyone can experience different symptom combinations.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is a term which is often misunderstood, so here at Senploy, we thought we would take this opportunity to break it down and explain a little more about this concept.

The UK’s healthcare sector is one of the most important pillars of our society. It keeps us healthy, helps us when we’re ill, and supports those who need it most. Healthcare organisations rely heavily on their employees: often working in difficult circumstances and under stressful conditions, they must be resilient, adaptable, and reliable.