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Playful science

Play-based learning can take a key role in the teaching of science and can encourage scientific enquiry skills, says Robert Sinclair

The future of SATs

Is this the last year for SATs? Sam Derby discusses a possible end to SATs, and looks at the opinion that the exams are "too stressful" for young pupils

EYFS: where to start

How does the EYFS framework fit into an early years setting in reality? How should early years education now move forward? Abigail Steel discusses

Reading intervention programmes

With 20% of children leaving school with lower than expected literacy levels, additional support is needed. Reading Recovery, a reading intervention programme developed in 1993, offers exactly that, say Rebecca Jenkin and Isobel Goss

Multi-sensory environments in special schools

Sound is now an integral part of the sensory environments that exist in many special schools, and the latest technology involved encourages interaction, stimulation and feedback

Making music with SEN pupils

Are pupils with special educational needs receiving the level of music provision they ought, as LAs and schools are getting more money for it than ever before?

Storytelling to facilitate inclusion

Louise Coigley enhances and develops the communication of SEN children and adults through inclusive storytelling. Michael Jones describes seeing her in action

Assessment and funding of SEN provision: breaking the link

Following the government's rejection of the recommendation that the link between assessment of children's SEN and funding for their provision be broken, John Wright discusses the reaction of the select committee who proposed the change

An investigation into the effects of Seroxat

In March 2008, a four-year investigation into whether Glaxosmithkline had withheld negative information about the effects of Seroxat on under-18s ended with a decision that there was insufficient evidence to mount a successful prosecution. Special Children reports

Learning through dance

Exploring magical myths and legends through the medium of dance can bring a whole new perspective to creative learning, says Lisa Symonds

Developing leadership using sport in schools

Improving pupils' leadership skills can have a positive impact on many areas of school life and PESS provides a key opportunity to develop, hone and improves them, explains Jill Wyatt

Getting back in the game: Alex Chambers

A vicious attack from an opposing player when she was 17 years old meant that Alex Chambers was told she would never play hockey again. 15 years later she promotes sport in schools and is representing England in Rock-It-Ball

Sport spotlight: Rock-It-Ball

Rock-It-Ball is the fastest growing sport on the planet according to Paul Kildreth, secretary of the International Rock-It-Ball Federation

Inspirational athlete: Nicola Adams, boxer

Nicola Adams talks about becoming the first female to box for England at 18 years old, in the first of three interviews with women in amateur boxing who are at the top of their game

Essential therapy: reassurance and praise

Julie Leoni explains why she believes that 'positive strokes', or comfort and support, are key to making her a better educational professional and mother, and how students could benefit from similar encouragement

Replacing punishment with education

How can eradicating detention lead to a decrease in challenging behaviour? Geraldine Rowe describes how her discovery of choice theory caused her to rethink her approach to discipline

Legal case notes: adoption

Re: A (a child)(adoption) [2008] 1 FCR55, CA

Meditation as an aid to wellbeing

Meditation can help create calmer and more relaxed classes as well as help a school achieve great SAT scores, says Kevin Hogston

Bullying is on the increase, say young people

Children's views on bullying are discussed in a new report, which sends a clear message that adults must be careful not to ignore or inadvertently encourage bullying

Time to start trusting teachers

How can we go about building trust into the education system? Here we look at the NAHT's Commission of Inquiry into Assessment and League Tables

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