ºÚÁÏÍø

This annual conference taking place on the 15th June 2022 brings you the latest updates and practical guidance delivered via interactive Q&As, panel discussions and breakout rooms. 

This year's event will share how UK Independent Schools’ can successfully support ºÚÁÏÍø pupils as we start to look beyond the pandemic.

The government and the Children’s Commissioner have started to look more closely at those pupils who are persistently absent.

The Danish word ‘Hygge’ is used to describe a feeling or moment that is cosy, charming or special.

LGBTQ+ Resources to support autistic young people

New digital skills programme increases careers awareness

Despite the considerable efforts of teachers and school leaders, it is no secret that the pandemic - and the lockdowns enforced to contain it - has disrupted pupils’ learning across all phases of education.

Free Early Years Training

The World Education Summit (WES) is back - bigger and better. Showcasing the very best and inspirational speakers at the forefront of education and reaching into classrooms and schools globally.

Free practitioner training to support deaf children in Early Years settings

Preparation for Adulthood free showcase event

ºÚÁÏÍø Review - Webinar for Parents and Carers

A pre-ºÚÁÏÍø Review webinar was held on 7th March with the Minister for Children and Families, Will Quince.

The Autistic Girls Network have produced a new paper looking at the different presentation of autism that females who have yet to be diagnosed may exhibit and the support they may need.

School attendance best practice webinars are now underway. This series focuses on how a range of schools across the country have maintained or improved their attendance levels, and the approaches they have taken.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has released its study ‘Agreeing to disagree? Research into arrangements for avoiding disagreements and resolving disputes in the ºÚÁÏÍø system in England’.

The National Children’s Bureau have been a strong advocate for youth voice. They currently host FLARE, the Department for Education’s national young ºÚÁÏÍø advisory group.

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21st March and MENCAP want you to ‘Rock your socks!’ by wearing odd socks to raise funds to support people with a learning disability.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

Vicci Wells from the Youth Sport Trust examines how the Winter Paralympics, and a new, nationwide initiative, can engage more young people in sport. The following article is taken from March 2022 issue of nasen Connect.