Making sense of the SEN Code of Practice

Your guide to some of the key procedures and recommended actions in the SEN Code of Practice. Plus find tips on supporting your child.

How technology can boost dyslexic children's learning

Mind mapping is a great way for dyslexic children to learn and using computer software to do it makes it even easier. Read on to find out more.

How does dyslexia impact on a child's learning?

We look at how dyslexia can affect your child at school and strategies to use at home to support their learning.

10 things parents need to know about ADHD

ADHD can be a difficult condition for parents to understand. Read on for an insight into it and how you can help your child cope.

Dyscalculia explained

How can you tell if your child has dyscalculia? TheSchoolRun takes a look at this mathematical difficulty and suggests ways to support your child with their learning.

Help develop your child's communication skills

Communication difficulties in children can be tackled through a variety of different activities and games. Find some ideas here to get you started.

Does your child have special educational needs?

Find out about the wide spectrum of special educational needs children can have – and how you can support them.

How dyslexia is diagnosed

You think your child may be dyslexic but how can you really be sure when they’re still quite young? Teacher and parent coach Glynis Kozma gives a few pointers for early identification.

Settling a child with SEN back into school

After the school holidays any child can find it unsettling heading back to school but it can be especially worrying for children with SEN. Here’s what you can do to help.

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Homework tips for children with dyslexia

The British Dyslexia Association shares tips to help make doing homework a calm and productive process for your dyslexic child.

TheSchoolRun

Special educational needs

Making sense of the SEN Code of Practice

How technology can boost dyslexic children's learning

How does dyslexia impact on a child's learning?

10 things parents need to know about ADHD

Dyscalculia explained

Help develop your child's communication skills

Does your child have special educational needs?

How dyslexia is diagnosed

Settling a child with SEN back into school

Homework tips for children with dyslexia

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