Understanding and Managing Exam-Based Anxiety: A Guide for Parents and Educators
As we approach the exam season, it’s crucial to remember that for many children and young people, this period can bring about heightened levels of anxiety and stress. I’m here to shed light on this issue and offer insights and strategies to help pre-empt and manage exam-based anxiety effectively.
Discrimination against Parents in the Workplace
As a parent or carer of a child with special educational needs or disabilities, you may face unique challenges in the workplace. Understanding your rights and protections under employment law is crucial.
The Equality Act 2010 provides a framework to prevent discrimination against individuals with protected characteristics. One important aspect of this legislation is associative discrimination, which can affect you as a parent or carer.
Understanding Your Legal Rights as a Parent: Navigating School Exclusions
In this guide, we’ll break down the different types of exclusions and empower you with the knowledge you need to advocate for your child effectively.
There are only two types of exclusion from a school which are lawful: permanent and fixed-term (which is called a “suspension”).
Pre-Action Protocol and Judicial Review – Your Legal Rights
As parents, we want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their education. When local authorities fall short of their legal responsibilities in processing Education, Health, and Care (EHC) needs assessments or managing the EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan), it can be a stressful and frustrating experience. However, it’s essential to know that you have legal rights and recourse to hold the council accountable for their actions. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of ensuring that your child receives the support they deserve.
The Department for Education’s School Attendance Announcements – All You Need To Know
Parents, caregivers, and members of the education community are raising concerns and seeking clarity on the Department for Education’s (DfE) recent announcements regarding school attendance. The DfE’s seven updates, though aiming to improve the education system, have sparked curiosity and scepticism among many parents and educators, as a significant percentage voiced opposition during the public consultation.
We have broken down the important points for you to make sense of, as the main document is detailed and long-winded. This gives a little summary of what you need to know…
Celebrating a Year of Sunshine Academy!
When it comes to supporting your special needs child, you are a true superhero. We understand the unique challenges you face and the tireless efforts you put in every single […]
