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Working in SEN – The Challenging yet Rewarding Career Choice

From SENCOs to teaching assistants, working with children and young adults with Special Education Needs (SEN) can be challenging yet incredibly rewarding.As of January 2023, there are over 1.5 million pupils in England alone with SEN, an increase of 87,000 from the previous year. This is a role that still has the highest burnout rate amongst teaching staff, as the many chal...

Helping Young Children Adjust To School Life in September

over 4 years ago by Laura Ransom

Starting a new school (or returning to it, especially after the events of this year) is always a very exciting time for students, but it can also be scary. Walking into a strange environment with new people and without the comforts of home and family is something many children struggle with, but there are lots of ways to make it easier. In my eight years as a Nursery Assist...

Overcoming 'September Blues'

over 4 years ago by Hana Abdulkadir

Our summer holidays are coming to an end and we’re getting ready to go back to work or school – and this can be a rather unsettling thought. Ever heard of “September Anxiety?” It might be what you’re feeling if you’ve experienced feelings of anxiousness thinking about September. In my blog this month, I’ll offer some insightful ways to overcome negative thoughts associated ...