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Top tips for parents: Helping children prepare for exams

  • Posted On: 10 May 2019
  • Number of views: 1644

Exam season can be incredibly stressful for students – and for their parents! Dr Amanda Hipkiss, a secondary SENCo of many years’ experience, has put together a free guide for parents on supporting children through this critical time and helping them to become ‘exam ready’.


Inclusive Basketball, Boccia and Dodgeball 2018/19

An inclusive inter-school competition for the schools in the area.

  • Posted On: 20 March 2019
  • Number of views: 1159
Inclusive Basketball, Boccia and Dodgeball 2018/19

The North Yorkshire Inclusive School Sports Partnership is jointly running an inclusive dodgeball, boccia and basketball inter-school competition for the schools in the area plus Mowbray and Springhill School.

This is a great opportunity to bring a team of 6 pupils who are either on the SEND register or are highly inactive to join in with this fun School Games event. 


ADHD training benefits local schools during Children’s Mental Health Week

  • Posted On: 14 February 2019
  • Number of views: 3607
ADHD training benefits local schools during Children’s Mental Health Week To mark Children’s Mental Health week, Michelle Beckett, CEO and founder of the registered charity ADHD Action, was the guest speaker for teachers and support staff across the North East.  The training event was organised and hosted by Yes@Richmond School, an innovative provider of educational support and training in the region. The training session was packed to capacity with 30 delegates, representing 22 schools and including 4 parents. Attention deficit hyperactivity...

Review of Autism Strategy to Cover Children and Young People

The review will inform the new joint adults and children autism strategy to be published in autumn 2019.

  • Posted On: 10 December 2018
  • Number of views: 1234
Review of Autism Strategy to Cover Children and Young People

Last week, the Government announced an extension of the review of its autism strategy to cover children and young people, as well as adults. The review will inform the new joint adults and children autism strategy to be published in autumn 2019.


Warwickshire County Council to Review Dyslexia Policy After Criticism

Council attacked in the House of Lords for saying dyslexia diagnosis is 'scientifically questionable'

  • Posted On: 28 November 2018
  • Number of views: 1409
Warwickshire County Council to Review Dyslexia Policy After Criticism

Warwickshire County Council is reviewing its guidance for pupils with literacy difficulties after facing criticism for questioning the science around dyslexia.


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