This is a new initiative from the Department of Children’s Services in South Australia. Some helpful ideas, in a little discussed area.
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Advice for Primary Teachers on Children with Complex Needs
Many teachers in Primary Schools are reporting a changing population of children in their classrooms. They are seeing more children with what they describe as having ‘ Complex Needs”.
This article describe a case study from the DfE funded research project on children with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, which specifically focuses on the application of some of the ‘new generation pedagogy ‘ in the Primary classroom.
Interview on Australian Radio
In his recent visit to Australia Barry was interviewed by ABC south Australia about FAS and the effects of drinking during pregnancy. The interview can be heard here:
SSAT Thinkpeices
A link to the SSAT think pieces with ideas around families and complex needs.
New Generation Children The Complex Challenge Flyer
New Generation Children The Complex Challenge Flyer
New Generation Children The Complex Challenge
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Review of TDA Materials
A copy of the article from NASEN reviewing the recently released training modules.
Special Magazine Teacher training resources May 2012 pg37-39
Complex Needs Training Modules
I have just acted as Director for the TDA funded Project which has developed extensive training materials for teachers of children and young people with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties and disabilities.
Early Years Complex Needs
Teachers in Early Years are often the first to identify complex needs in young children . This article describes a recent research project which looked at teaching strategies to help teachers in this sector, in particular through the newly devised Engagement Profile.
SSAT Conference 2011
Schools are clearly recognising changes in the population of children. The Green Paper on Special Educational Needs, “Support and Aspiration”, from the Government has documented this too.
At the SSAT National Conference in Birmingham in 2011 I posited the challenge , “Changing Children – Changing Schools ? They have – have we?”
Barry Carpenter Education 