Education and Activities Archive

Attributes of a special needs school

I’m going to put a positive spin on my tumultuous emotions regarding Jude’s current school situation. So here goes…   Attributes I think are important for a special needs school:   The ability to teach …

Have I made a mistake?

    I’ve made a massive error. Thinking about it, I can’t believe how stupid I have been. When I was looking around this lovely school for Jude, I think I drifted away in the …

New school!

    So FINALLY, the day has come where Jude returns to school from the Easter holidays. It’s just for an hour and a half today as I think it will be a lot to …

Professionals overload

    Yesterday was a draining but insightful day. Firstly, I took Jude to hospital to undergo assessments with a paediatrician plus a couple of other SEN professionals to see whether or not he is …

Orchard Toys review

I have been a fan of Orchard Toys for a while so when they asked if we would like to review one of their products, I was thrilled to oblige.   Emmeline has started to …

Half term plans

It’s half term and I’d be lying if I said I was overjoyed at the prospect of having a full week of 24/7 Jude. However, following a great parents evening meeting with his teacher, I …

Guest post – Intrinsic Motivation

    I wrote a guest post for my lovely blogger friend Jenni from Chilling with Lucas. Inspired by an overheard conversation (I’m such an earwigger, aren’t I?!) where a mother told her young son that …

Update on Jude’s social care situation

    I realise I haven’t written about my communications with the council a great deal recently. This is partly intentional because a) I don’t want to appear like I’m whinging again and b) I …

Lies we tell children

    I’m not sure if I’ve become more sensitive in my old age but I’ve definitely become more in tune to things we say to children through observing the way people treat their little ones when …

The potentially factious topic of boarding

    It’s funny how your views change as you (and your children) get older; individual wants and needs differ with progress and time so you inevitably find yourself contemplating scenarios you once never thought optional.   Today has …