Gain an extra edge with Opogo’s online learning and development courses
Online learning has seen a huge uptake since the start of lockdown measures being introduced in March and in a rapidly changing world, Opogo’s online…
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Working effectively with colleagues to personalise support
You’re likely getting into the swing of things by now and gaining a good grasp of the key personalities within each class.
Clear, Collaborative and Creative Thinking; the Challenge of post Covid Schooling
The drive to ‘do’ versus the need to think The drive to ‘do’, to get on with things, to find a solution is sometimes derived…
SENsational Impact: Optimising TA support
Since 2010, teaching assistant (TA) impact has been under scrutiny. For the first time this century TA numbers have reduced in the UK.
How and when to refer students for SENCO assessment
Teaching is a profession full of well-meaning individuals who are proactive and want the best for their students. For example, if a student is struggling…
Top books for special education (SEND)
This blog shares some of the top SEND resource books. It gives a brief breakdown of the content of each one and why they may…
How to support learners with insecure attachments
The attachments that are formed early on can have huge effects on how children approach life later on. As adults, we can facilitate some of…
Understanding and working with dyslexic students
Dyslexia and similar learning differences stem from innate patterns of thinking and learning that are associated with high levels of creativity and strong problem-solving and…
Managing change as a SENDCo
In this blog, I explore my own experiences and share advice on how to manage change within your school setting and also how to implement…