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17 of the Best Preschool Fine Motor Activities that Involve Squeezing Our favorite collection of preschool fine motor activities. A free fine motor checklist is included for you to download today!

Perhaps a useful weblink for those searching for SEND support…

Essex SEND - Information, Advice and Support Service Essex SEND provides free, confidential & impartial information, advice & support about Special Educational Needs & Disability for children & young people (0-25), parents & carers.

So true- we don’t all fit the square peg

TikTok · TeacherActive 69 likes, 5 comments. “Adaptive teaching vs differentiation - what's the difference? 🤔 Have you heard of adaptive teaching? Adaptive teaching focuses on adapting lessons to nurture each pupil's strengths. For example, rather than changing the lesson's content, you adapt the resources used to he...

Do you hate writing with your pen/ pencil? Is the pen’s ink heavy on the paper?

It might be that your pen/ pencil is too narrow for your hand

Here’s a “wordy”, but interesting, article about the width of the pen/ pencil and it’s recommendations.

https://www.pensonly.com.au/blog/the-ergonomics-of-pens-finding-the-best-pen-for-long-writing-sessions.htm #:~:text=%2D%20Thick%20Barrels%3A%20A%20pen%20with,evenly%2C%20thereby%20reducing%20localised%20strain.

The Ergonomics of Pens: Finding the Best Pen for Long Writing Sessions For many, writing by hand is a necessity and a joy. Whether it's a student taking extensive notes or a writer working on their next masterpiece, a comfortable pen can make a world of difference. In this blog, we'll look at the ergonomics of pens and how to find the most comfortable options for long....

Do you find multiplication tricky? Try the lattice method...

Multiplying 23 x 19 Using Lattice Multiplication This video demonstrates how to use lattice multiplication. Although the lattice multiplication strategy eliminates regrouping while solving the problem, it r...

I am a qualified teacher, who has taught in private, mainstream and special schools. I have a current enhanced checked DBS and have completed safeguarding training (Summer 2024).

Over the past 4 years, I have taught KS2 & KS3/4 SEN pupils, which has informed the way I have adapted my teaching style.

I specialise in KS2 & KS3 English and Maths

1:3 tuition in CM2 9TS
*where possible in English or Maths year groups to complement local schools’ curriculum and homework support
*£25 per pupil per 50mins

1:1 tuition in CM2 9TS
*targeted support in English and/or Maths based on need
*English: often focused on reading comprehension or creative writing skills
*£40 per pupil per 50mins

1:1 SEND support in CM2 9TS or within 15min drive
*focusing support from the learner’s perspective based on the learner’s needs
*Carer to be available during lesson
*£40 per pupil per 50mins

50mins sessions available Monday to Thursday and on Sundays, daytime and evening

Please feel free to contact me via FB/ WhatsApp, and we can discuss how I can support your child(ren)