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Step-back a whole school approach to independence

July 25, 2021in /by

 I am really delighted to share this post about Step-back…   Check the powerful image…. says so much…….. of a lack of understanding of roles… who is doing what….. what is the purpose of this support?   Have you ever done this?   I have….more than once   Step-back changes the way in which we […]

July 19, 2021in /by

Do your over support, over help, step-in and do the task for the child when they could do it themselves? Do you understand the concept of the learner as an effective problem solver and do you support this… or do you step-in and take over, worrying that if you don’t others will think you are […]

Supporting a child/young person who is a latecomer to braille

July 10, 2021in /by

Supporting a latecomer to braille – Gwyn’s Saturday Article 1 : July 10th 2021. The point at which you decide to introduce braille will depend on many complex factors, and each child will be individual and unique. It is a delicate balance during this period of time, requires constant review, sensitive handling and management of […]

Thumbs Up Social Skills Programme Review

June 27, 2021in /by

Thumbs up Programme (Positive Eye) Review Recently, I successfully used the ‘Thumbs Up’ programme with a pupil who has a diagnosis of autism. This is the pupil’s prime area of need. Their visual impairment is secondary. The programme was well received as it supported the teaching of key social skills, for example, the importance of […]

Positive Looking Online International Network Event

May 16, 2021in /by

I love this…the impact of Positive Looking working three years later…….it is so exciting! “Your course has been the best I have been on as a teacher for children with complex and profound needs. We have a lovely positive eye area in class now and even have positive looking targets for each child for who […]

Chaos2Calm Online Training International Conference

April 16, 2021in /by

Chaos2Calm Online Training International Conference. I am delighted and honoured to be presenting a webinar at this conference on Wednesday May 13th. Here is some information about the speakers and the conference This conference aims to support educators, therapists, teaching support staff and parents with the transition back to school-based learning. Our speakers are advisory […]

Small World Play!

April 6, 2021in /by

Otis! The little red and white tractor that rescues the calf from the muddy pond. I made this to accompany this story. Or, simply a lovely small world play model to act out: -A countryside walk -A farm walk -Role play being a farmer -A walk around the muddly pond by all the animals -Standing […]