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Over the last month children have been walking through Reception classroom doors on their first day at school. What do we expect them to already know, understand and be able to do? Child ready for his first day at school Perhaps we expect them to separate confidently from their parent, listen during whole-class teaching, use a reasonable range of vocabulary, recognise some numbers, hold a pencil, manage their belongings and begin to follow classroom routines. But what happens

Sport has long been recognised as a powerful tool for improving physical health, but for teenage girls, its impact goes far deeper. Inclusive sporting environments play a critical role in shaping wellbeing, mental health, confidence, and lifelong fitness habits. Yet despite these benefits, a significant number of girls disengage from sport during adolescence. Understanding why—and addressing it through inclusion—is essential. Youth Sports Trust - girls in sport The Drop-Off P

If you haven’t already encountered a Sensory Nook in your day to day outings then the chances are you will do so in the near future. As a...

As we approach a new year of school, we might be inclined to think of how much our children will learn and develop academically but what...

One of the questions that I get asked the most when working with families, parents and teachers is ‘What should I do?’ Quite naturally,...