September has a way of arriving all at once with timetables, deadlines, early alarms, packed bags, and a calendar that suddenly looks full! Getting off to a strong start doesn't mean becoming a completely different person overnight - it means finding small ways to make the first few weeks feel less chaotic. Planning the first week back is essential to getting September off to a smooth start. Start the transition before the first day The best September starts rarely begin on t

The government's SEND reforms have major implications for all schools and many families in England.

When we think about our time at school, we remember being sat in a classroom, surrounded by chatter and having a laugh with our friends. However, most of us can also remember that sinking feeling and red-faced embarrassment of feeling lost with the content of lessons - especially in the subjects we hated. Even today, feeling lost in the classroom is a huge issue that chips away at the confidence of lots of students out there, particularly those with learning challenges or tho