February 2018 – Barry Carpenter Education

National Autism and Girls Forum

For updated information on the work of the Forum please go to –

http://www.naht.org.uk/about-us/our-councils-committees-and-forums/autism-and-girls-forum/

Chair: Professor Barry Carpenter, CBE, OBE.

National Forum for Neuroscience in Special Education

For the latest update on the Forum please go to –

http://www.naht.org.uk/about-us/our-councils-committees-and-forums/national-forum-for-neuroscience-and-special-education/

Encouraging literacy in children with SEN

After all the debate and politically driven ideology about teaching reading only via Phonics , this article reminds us powerfully why we teach reading , and how holistic approaches are probably more successful with children with SEND.

A child’s first experiences with books and stories, paper and crayons build the foundation for language, reading and writing.

“Teaching language and literacy via the use of books demands the highest quality teaching. This in turn requires knowledge, insight and curiosity about how children learn and develop alongside their unique interests and needs,” writes Kathryn Solly. Kathryn explains how children with SEN can become inspired about books and reading.

https://www.communityplaythings.co.uk/learning-library/articles/inspiring-reading?source=pal178

Forthcoming courses on Mental Health and Emotional Well Being with Professor Barry Carpenter and Dr Rona Tutt.

http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/courses-list/developing-your-schools-mental-health-provision/