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Awareness - Nigel Prosser Foundation

Awareness

Awareness helps people understand and support those with special educational needs (SEN) and health conditions. Raising awareness can improve inclusion, access to support, and overall well-being.

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6 minutes

Helpful Books for SEN Parents & Carers

Helpful Books for SEN Parents & Carers

Explore 7 Helpful Books for SEN Parents & Carers that offer practical advice, tips, and reassuring voices of others who truly understand what life is like for families like yours.

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3 minutes

What is a SENCO and what is the role of it?

What is a SENCO and what is the role of it?

If your child has special educational needs (SEN), you may have already come across the term "SENCO" in school meetings or reports. But what exactly does a SENCO do, and how can they support your child’s learning journey? Here's what every parent and carer should know.

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5 minutes

Developmental Disorders vs Learning Difficulties

Developmental Disorders vs Learning Difficulties

When a child or young person struggles with learning or development, it’s natural to want to understand why. But the terms we use, development disorders and learning difficulties, can sometimes create confusion. While both involve challenges with learning or everyday functioning, they aren’t the same thing. Explore the difference between the two in this blog.

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5 minutes

Why People Hide Their Disabilities

Why People Hide Their Disabilities

Have you ever stopped to think about how exhausting it must be to pretend to be someone you’re not, every single day? For many people who hide their disabilities, that’s their reality. Explore why people hide their disabilities, the hidden struggles behind masking, and why it's time to create a world where no one feels they have to hide.

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9 minutes

The Umbrella Pathway for Children with Special Educational Needs Across the UK

The Umbrella Pathway for Children with Special Educational Needs Across the UK

If you're a parent or carer of a child with special educational needs (SEN), you'll know that navigating the system for support can sometimes feel overwhelming. Across the UK, the Umbrella Pathway is designed to bring together all the different services a child might need, such as education, health, and social care, under one coordinated system. Find out how you can access the Umbrella Pathway today!

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6 minutes

What is SEN? Understanding Special Educational Needs

What is SEN? Understanding Special Educational Needs

SEN also known as Special Educational Needs and sometimes SEND is a term used to describe the various challenges that some individuals face in their learning process.

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