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Labour Must Address A Glaring Problem In SEND With Its Reforms, Campaigner Warns
49+ min ago (465+ words) Writing for HuffPost UK, Agnes Agyepong points to the significant racial inequalities in the system. The government has just announced "4billion towards SEND reform in England " a sum which is desperately needed and one that couldn't come soon enough for families…...
SEND Reforms Have Parents Asking: What Are 'Complex Needs'?
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (669+ words) Access to EHCPs will be reserved for children with the most complex needs, according to a new schools white paper. But what does that mean? Access to education, health and care plans (EHCPs) " which hundreds of thousands of children currently…...
Joe Wicks On Trying To Break A Tough Generational Cycle: 'I Hate How I Feel When I Lose Control"
9+ hour, 34+ min ago (1645+ words) The Body Coach founder caught up with HuffPost UK about how he's handling homeschooling and staying calm in those trickier parenting moments. When Joe Wicks and I sit down for a Teams meeting, we're both fighting off one of the…...
Parents React As EHCPs In Mainstream Schools To Be Replaced
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (774+ words) "It risks becoming paperwork over practice," said parent and SEN psychotherapist, Gee Eltringham. Parents have expressed concern after the government announced major changes to education, health and care plans (EHCPs), which almost 640,000 children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)…...
Move Over 'Six-Seven'. Kids Are Saying 'Lowkenuinely' Now
1+ week, 3+ day ago (10+ words) Move Over 'Six-Seven'. Kids Are Saying 'Lowkenuinely' Now'HuffPost UK...
Teens Are Increasingly Anxious And Therapists Have A Lot To Say About It
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1099+ words) Mental health experts are witnessing some key trends. Anxiety is one of the most common issues young children and teenagers are bringing to therapy, according to therapists. Just like there are myriad reasons why young children are increasingly anxious " from…...
My Parents Wanted To Adopt More Kids, After I'd Started Having My Own
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1202+ words) I was 10 years old the first time my parents fostered a child. I was 26, married and the mother of a two-year-old when they fostered their last. But before they renewed their foster license, they asked me if I would be…...
The Conversation That Matters After Your Teen Mentions Losing Weight
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (902+ words) The New Year reset has begun " and unfortunately, with January being synonymous with hitting the gym and detoxing, the internet is once again awash with weight loss content. It's hard not to be impacted by it as an adult. So…...
Is 'Second Best' Parenting The Secret To A Happier Family?
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (870+ words) The second problem sent us into a territory that was even more mortifying. In spite of the fact that my breasts were only partially functional, the baby was extremely attached to them. As in, he would only sleep if they…...
'Stranger Danger' Doesn't Cut It Anymore For Kids. Here's Why, According To Safety Experts.
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (1242+ words) Teaching kids how to stay safe without making them afraid of the world around them is a balancing act that many parents struggle to get right. From simple lessons like looking both ways before crossing the street to more complex…...