FireflyEducation

Specialising in Special Needs Tutoring, nannies, teachers & teaching assistants. Based in London - Worldwide placements #SEN

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Just in case you've been wondering what a Speech & Language Therapist does, wonder no more. Just see the image below 👇🏼
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#fireflyeducation #SpecialEducationalNeeds #SEN #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #speech #language

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Approximately 1.4 million children in the United Kingdom have additional Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). These children won’t simply grow out of it. They will need help to catch up. What that means in real terms is that two out of every three children in the UK

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Just in case...you missed it.

As an SEN teacher, parent and consultant I can help you navigate the process. I can provide you with strategies and techniques. I can give you access to sympathetic and understanding professionals who will take the time to listen. I can do so much m

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Positivity

I'm not sure about you, but I love to start my day with a positive affirmation. If you haven't tried it yet, you should, but they don't work by just saying them once...

If you've got a favourite, let me know what it is in the comments 👇🏼

#positivity #positivevibes #

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Facing a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) for the first time can be terrifying. It shouldn't be, but it often is.

Try to remember that you know your child best. School staff don't have crystal balls. If they can't 'see' something happening in school, it doesn't mean

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How long is long enough?
When is tech a bad thing for your child?
What's considered OK, and what's not?

We all do it (or most of us anyway). When you just need a bit of time. You need to focus. You want some peace and quiet. It's easy, isn't it, giving your little one an iPad, t

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It's World Laughter Day. Who's got the best cheesy joke?

One of my favourites is:

What do you call a fish without eyes?

A FSH 😂😆😂

Share your cheesiest joke in the comments 😆

#joke #laughter #uplifting #giggles #cornyJokes #bellyLaughs #laugh #funny #fireFlyEducation

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Today is National Tell a Story Day.

When we share a story with autistic children it needs to be presented in a different way from a traditional book. This will help them to engage and understand.

At Firefly Education, we're developing a series of social stories.

The first one

[FireflyEducation @FireflyEdLondon]

Facing a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) for the first time can be terrifying. It shouldn't be, but it often is.

Try to remember that you know your child best. School staff don't have crystal balls. If they can't 'see' something happening in school, it doesn't mean

[FireflyEducation @FireflyEdLondon]

Can you SEE autism?

I've lost count of the times I've heard people say, "You don't LOOK Autistic".

It got me thinking. Is Autism something you can see? 👀

Let me know in the comments 👇🏽

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Today is Volunteer Recognition Day

The easiest way to help organisations is to volunteer to be a volunteer!

Don't have the time? I hear you.

There's still something you CAN do.

Add the volunteer's name, photo or a meme in the comments to let them know you care!

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Who doesn't love a testimonial?

Book a call today to see how we can help you 020 3818 5859

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Just in case...you missed it.

As an SEN teacher, parent and consultant I can help you navigate the process. I can provide you with strategies and techniques. I can give you access to sympathetic and understanding professionals who will take the time to listen. I can do so much m

[FireflyEducation @FireflyEdLondon]

What is Early Intervention?

You've probably heard the term, but you might not be 💯 sure what it means.

It's a term that describes the help available to babies and young children who present with developmental delays and disabilities.

Early Intervention covers a range of servi

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Positive Vibes = Positive Actions

I'm a firm believer in Positivity.

There's nothing like starting the day with a positive affirmation. Here's one of my favourites...

Let me know in the comments what's yours
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#autism #autismawareness #positivevibes #positivity #affirmat

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#Hope #Autism #Neglect #Abuse #Bullying #AutismAwareness #Diagnosis #Ignorance #Understanding #SEN #SENLondon #Difference #Different

Every day millions of children around the world are victims of abuse and neglect.

A significant number of these children are victimised because t

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Today is World Autism Day.

I know how difficult life can be living with a neurodivergent child.
I know because I do.

As an SEN teacher, parent and consultant I can help you navigate the process. I can provide you with strategies and techniques. I can give you access to sympath

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World Autism Awareness month starts TODAY.

That means YOU can start to make a difference TODAY.

Neurodivergent individuals see the world in a different way. They're not broken, they don't need curing. Yes, they will have challenges trying to navigate a neurotypical world, but Y