Blogs by OnLineTraining
What SEND pupils really want from schools: Insights from the classroom
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 9th Jan 2025
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Recent conversations with SEND pupils across UK schools have revealed powerful insights into what makes a real difference in their education. While teachers and staff regularly discuss support strateg...
Tired, distracted, or struggling to see and hear? The hidden impact of mild vision and hearing difficulties in your classroom
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 28th Nov 2024
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As a teacher or teaching assistant, you've likely experienced those moments – a student who seems disengaged, another who's struggling to follow instructions, or perhaps one whose behaviour has become...
Is your classroom truly inclusive? Unlocking potential for sensory impaired learners
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 17th Oct 2024
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According to the RNIB, over 35,000 children and young people in the UK have a vision impairment. The National Deaf Children's Society reports that there are over 50,000 deaf children in the UK. While these statistics seem as low incidence to some, they also underscore the importance of adapting our classrooms to meet diverse sensory needs. The good news is, by making thoughtful adaptations to the classroom environment, we can significantly enhance the learning experience for students with visual and hearing impairments.
Vision Impairment Teaching Strategies: Fostering Inclusive Education
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 3rd Jan 2024
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The term vision impairment is used to cover a range of vision levels and conditions that includes all blind and partially sighted people. A child or young person is thought to have a vision impairment if they have an eye condition that cannot be fully corrected using glasses.
Autism and Christmas – 10 tips for teachers
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 14th Dec 2023
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For many children with autism spectrum disorder Christmas can often be a stressful time of the year. Our latest blog explores some strategies to help.
How to differentiate for autism in the classroom
Author Sarah Leigh
Date 23rd Mar 2023
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In our latest blog, teacher, professional blogger and motivational educator, Sarah Lucia, shares her experiences and advice for supporting students with autism.