Nurturing nutrition for SEND students: A path to growth and learning
Nutrition is a cornerstone of health for all children. The right diet can boost cognitive function, emotional stability, and overall well-being, essential for SEND students’ growth and learning. We’ve done some research here within the SENSE Education team, and hoped to share it with as parents and caregivers alike. We hope you find elements of […]
Nature and SEND
Sense Education explores the link between Nature and SEND How being outside in nature can benefit children with SEN in Cumbria Life can be hectic. It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day and to overlook the simple beauty and tranquillity that nature can offer us. For children and […]
The Role of AI in Supporting SEND Learners in Cumbria
Sense Education looks at the role of AI in supporting our SEND learners in Cumbria… What role could and should AI play in supporting SEND learners in Cumbria? Artificial intelligence (AI) has burst onto the business scene in Cumbria, and it looks like it is here to stay. The city of Whitehaven has […]
How CrossFit® can support the ADHD community in Cumbria
Crossfit and ADHD – Sense Education explores the benefits of this sport and how to discover facilities in Cumbria. What is it? CrossFit® is a cross-discipline, high intensity, functional fitness programme originally developed in the USA in 2000. It aims to develop fitness across what the company deems to be the 10 components […]
The Magic of Reading in SEND
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader” We know that being able to read can be the gateway to a wealth of opportunities and successes for children and adults alike, and we know that learners with SEND do not necessarily learn to read at the same rate or in the same way as their peers […]
Teaching Assistants – full time and part time
We are looking for Primary Teaching Assistants either full time or part time to work in a school in Carlisle. The school is a vibrant place with a dynamic team. They have a large focus on SEND and supporting pupils with additional needs. The ideal applicant will be from either an EYFS background or have […]
Cumbria SEND School Visits
Last month the SENSE team had a great couple of weeks visiting SEND schools across Cumbria. We were faced with the challenge of snow fall and freezing cold temperatures, but it didn’t stop us from making our way across the Cumbrian countryside. We were lucky enough to pass through Grasmere, Ambleside, Kendal, Barrow- In- Furness, […]
Midday Supervisors in SEND Schools
Midday Supervisors in SEND Schools The role of a Midday Supervisor in an SEND school is integral to a young person’s experience in school. Consistency during lunch times is important for the pupils to feel safe and secure. Having a regular person for them to see and socialise with is key for their development. It is also […]
New Year Resolutions for Teaching Staff
As we all welcome in the New Year, many teachers and teaching staff make new years resolutions around personal health, commitments to the classroom and personal development. All of these areas are great to improve in the new year. It is important to make achievable resolutions, or we can feel demotivated for not achieving them. […]
A note to teaching staff about self-care…
Teaching staff are vital to our communities and society. The vocation attracts brilliant and dedicated people like you who are compassionate and kind. You want the best for your students, and you selflessly put their needs first. This is your gentle reminder that you are important, too. Just like you’ll read on the safety card […]