Sub Category: Additional Needs

So You Want to Continue Home Schooling After Lock Down? Are You Joking or Are You Serious? Things to Consider.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Py0SPUOVzrJrW3C3uLifN?si=c7IwplyCSDWRPRyiyun8qA Benefits and Disadvantages of Homeschooling I was interviewed on The Daily Mail Podcast about Home Schooling today which is the most visited English-language newspaper website in the world, with over 11.34m visitors daily reaching over 225 million unique monthly visitors globally. So I thought I’d weigh up & consider the pros and cons as […]

Sue Atkins in Conversation with Claire Clements Creator of Positive Pants

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Sue Atkins in Conversation with Matt Hyde Chief Executive of UK Scouting

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Sue Atkins in Conversation with Bambi Gardiner Founder of Oaka Study Books for Dyslexic Teens

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As Mattel Unveils a Special Edition of #ThankYouHeroes From Fisher-Price. I Ask: Are Our Values Shifting Because of Covid-19?

I saw a really interesting post on LinkedIn. Mattel have launched a new ‘Thank You Heroes’ line of collectible action figures for children to play with called #ThankYouHeroes, a special edition of 16 collectible action figures.  This lovely collection of action figures and Little People Community Champions honours frontline workers with proceeds going to communities […]

Sue in Conversation with Wendy White Creator of My Mood Stars a resource to support children’s emotions.

Why I DON’T think singing ‘Happy Birthday’ is a good idea for kids protecting themselves from the Coronavirus

? I was thinking that’s it’s not a great idea to link the ‘Happy Birthday Song’  to the Coronavirus ! ? It may become anchored in your child’s mind as a negative, scary time and you don’t want that association unconsciously associated around their birthday ! Also do your kids really want to keep singing ‘God […]

6 Parenting Tips When Your Child is Disruptive in Class.

Every parent dreads receiving a call from their child’s school in the middle of the day. The call is not usually to congratulate you about something good or to extend an invitation to an upcoming event to celebrate your child’s achievements – those calls usually wait until after school or you receive them through an […]

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Resources Blog, Reviews & Recommendations.

I was really delighted to receive this review of my book on my birthday from SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS RESOURCES BLOG REVIEW: RAISING HAPPY CHILDREN FOR DUMMIES BY SUE ATKINS I was chatting to a good friend of mine over the weekend about parenting. In particular about our lack of ‘training’ as parents. She explained how […]