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Jul 21, 2020

In this episode Alex Tomkins, Deputy Headteacher at Greenside School in Hertfordshire, raises some challenging questions. Social emotional and mental health (SEMH) is now a key component of the curriculum for children with special educational needs. Yet as a teaching profession we do have a strong background in this...


Jul 12, 2020

In this episode, Katie Fielding, Deputy Head, Kingsbury Primary Special School, describes their Rainbow Experience curriculum developed at the school.

In a very detailed presentation, Katie tackles pertinent topics such as the transition back to school from Lockdown and uses the 5 Levers and trauma informed practice...


Jul 6, 2020

This episode reports the development, work and outcomes of a school based Inquiry Project,  the Open Book, from the national charity, Books Beyond Words.

The Project was led by Jo Egerton, (Schools  Research Consultant), and directed by Professor Barry Carpenter. 

Leigh Blakeman, Tutor, Chadsgrove College, and Amy...


Jul 2, 2020

Governors have a unique perspective to bring to our thinking around a Recovery Curriculum, and what their role in such a process can be. 

Polly McMeeking, Chair of Governors at Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary School, asks if your school Governors can pass the Covid test?

... and is their response compassionate...