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  • New to SEN - here's what to expect!

    by Karen Riordan
    I've had a few messages from people who are moving into SEN for the first time so I thought I'd put together a post that not only helps others to ...

  • Work Record for SETs

    by Karen Riordan
    Freebie September is always a little disjointed when working in SEN. Do you ever get to the end of September, feel like you've loads done but n...

  • Play Therapist in Training

    by Karen Riordan
    I am currently training to be a Playtherapist and Creative Psychotherapist. Read about my journey to date.

  • Reopening our Schools, Considerations for SETs

    by Karen Riordan
    I have had a number of messages from people asking what I thought about the new reopening guidelines in particular for the Special Education Teache...

  • Supporting the Reluctant Reader

    by Karen Riordan
    💜 Madeline Finn and the Library Dog 💜  A powerful book by Lisa Papp highlighting the voice of the struggling reader. We all have children in our cl...

  • Differentiated Instruction: Meeting the needs of all learners

    by Karen Riordan
    I have always been interested in meeting the needs of all learners in my class. I suppose like many other teachers, I have always been faced with a...

  • Literacy Assessment in September!

    by Karen Riordan
    There has been a lot of chat on some FB groups about ‘missed Standardised Testing’ and how schools will catch up with this in the Autumn term. Gran...

  • My Top Tips for Completing your SAF

    by Karen Riordan
    I think the more personable you can come across the better. I always say roll the cinema for them and allow them to picture you in that job. 🎥 You ...

  • Classroom tips from my Reading Recovery Experiences

    by Karen Riordan
    In my Instagram Q&A this week one follower asked me to share what I have brought back to the classroom with me after 8 years of Reading Recove...

  • Spelling Advice for Parents and Teachers

    by Karen Riordan
    Are any of you parents struggling with writing activities with your children at home? Do they all of a sudden not remember how to spell even the mo...