education Archive

School visits

So today and yesterday I visited the two potential schools for Jude and I was totally blown away. They are so so lovely. The amount of outside space in both, the friendliness of the staff, …

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 …

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 …

A letter to Herts County Council (HCC)

Dear HCC,   Please excuse the ubiquitous letter however so many people and so many departments have factored into our time in Hertfordshire that I can’t particularly address it to one individual. That would be unfair …

Chores

So last weekend, this happened…                       Nice technique there Jude!   Yes, that is Mr. Giraffe in the swing – Jude often puts him in there …

Skills Targets

You know how skills and self-help normally comes naturally for most children? Or they at least want to do things for themselves so practise and practise until they are independent enough to put on their …