Dynamic Education Solutions

04/10/2019

When I first mapped out what I wanted SENDCode to be I always envisaged that, when it proved a success, I would be really happy at being able to have a positive impact with young people and their families, through bespoke person-centred support. I had a hierarchy of people and organisations I wanted to help, with young people and parents at the top. [ 617 more words ]

When I first mapped out what I wanted SENDCode to be I always envisaged that, when it proved a success, I would be really happy at being able to have a positive impact with young people and their families, through bespoke person-centred support. I had a hierarchy of people and organisations I wanted...

25/01/2019

One of the later nicknames children in school gave me was Mr Minion. Whilst I wasn’t too keen having people alter my surname it is infinitely more preferable to the conversations I’ve had with pupils over the years about my first name! It has the additional benefit of allowing me to seamlessly link the video below too! [ 360 more words ]

One of the later nicknames children in school gave me was Mr Minion. Whilst I wasn’t too keen having people alter my surname it is infinitely more preferable to the conversations I’ve had with pupils over the years about my first name! It has the additional benefit of allowing me to seamlessly l...

05/09/2018

So September arrived after August as it usually does but I'd spent most of the summer inside working on establishing SENDCode . That said I have been overwhelmed by the offers of support and interest from parents and professionals, some of whom don't usually work with young people with autism. This week we are filming some videos to support the travel training and pre-empt any sensory difficulties young people might experience in new environments. [ 251 more words ]

23/08/2018

Coming soon to an autism friendly workspace near you- if you live near Greater Manchester!!!

Coming soon to an autism friendly workspace near you- if you live near Greater Manchester!!!

21/04/2018

13/04/2018

It has been a busy few months with lots of new ideas being floated and researched and either assigned to the bin or acted upon in more depth. Most recently I've been working and planning training with Anne McBride from mindfuled,co,uk. She, like me, is passionate about creating the right environment in schools for children and young people to thrive. [ 184 more words ]

It has been a busy few months with lots of new ideas being floated and researched and either assigned to the bin or acted upon in more depth. Most recently I’ve been working and planning training with Anne McBride from mindfuled,co,uk. She, like me, is passionate about creating the right environme...

17/03/2018

“Looking forward to delivering this with Anne McBride https://t.co/vOboyhJlj6”

24/01/2018

Recently I went down to TEDx Bristol where I saw some inspirational speakers with thought provoking topics. I went all the way there just to see one of the speakers, Martyn Ashton who is a hero of my children and I. He was a hero initially because of his ability to do tricks on his mountain bike and later on a road bike. [ 475 more words ]

Recently I went down to TEDx Bristol where I saw some inspirational speakers with thought provoking topics. I went all the way there just to see one of the speakers, Martyn Ashton who is a hero of my children and I. He was a hero initially because of his ability to do tricks on his …

20/01/2018

Not sure how I feel about this. The vests do work for some kids but couldn't we just advise children to wear their rucksack all day - which often weigh more than these!

Experts divided over heavy weights adopted by 200 schools in Germany to curb students’ restlessness

25/11/2017

There's so much bad press about the lowest paid people in school not demonstrating an impact, usually from people paid far higher salaries and not making an impact themselves. Managed properly teaching assistants are an amazing resource not only in lessons but in linking with and supporting parents. Maybe we need to think about their needs first?

As school budgets are squeezed, thousands of teaching assistants are losing their jobs – we must fight to keep hold of them, writes one former head

02/11/2017

Uplifting talk by Martyn Ashton at TEDx Bristol