SEN Magazine

The UK's leading magazine for special educational needs

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The brand new issue of the UK’s leading Special Educational Needs Magazine. July/Aug 2026 Issue 143

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In this issue: #Teachingwithproverbs #Metacognition #Autismingirls #SENDandjustice #Equinetherapy #Inclusivesport #Summerdaysout and much more

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The compliant child

When good behaviour hides distress. Sara Donnelly was that child.

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#Thecompliantchild #goodbehaviour #hidingdistress #quiet #polite #ADHD #Fawning #nervoussystemresponse #survivalstrategy #peoplepleasing #fawningresponse

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HushAway®: sound-based calm for neurodivergent children

HushAway® is a UK sound-therapy-informed tool that helps neurodivergent children aged 4-10 years find calm, focus and rest, at home and as they settle into the classroom. Built from the ground up for

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neurodivergent children, it is low-demand and instruction-free, recommended as part of a child's routine to support all transitions. Using Solfeggio frequencies, binaural beats and ASMR-informed soundscapes, HushAway® supports emotional regulation with the science of sound,

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#Behaviour #SEND #education #diverseneeds #SENDcos #behaviourpatterns #SEN #Understandingtriggers #behaviourtraits @VenturEdUK

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Understanding behaviours

Schools already have the information they need to deliver more tailored support for pupils with SEND and reduce classroom disruption, says Edward Farmilo.

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Taking the plunge

Neurodivergent people can make great swimming teachers, says Rebecca Cox.

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#Inclusivesport #swimming #Neurodivergentswimmingteachers #ADHD #dyslexia #autism #SEN #SEND

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Yoga and Down Syndrome

One day, a little girl joined Sandra Da Silva's yoga session...

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#Yoga #DownSyndrome #Breathingexercises #balance #coordination #motorplanning #jointstability #neurodevelopment #sensoryintegration #specialneeds

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Permission to read

Literacy isn't just about ability—it's about permission, says Sophie Bradley.

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#Literacy #Literacyandphonics #reading #SEND #pemissiontoread #learning

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#Transition #education #supportingchildren #SEND #anxiety #sensorysensitivities #routine #repetition #visualsupport #familiarlanguage #reassurance #support

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Helping children land softly

Dr Alexis Hamlor on supporting children through the final weeks of the school year.

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Occupational Therapy and the SEND reforms

As an Occupational Therapist, Redz Lenfield sees the life cycle of an EHCP from every angle, and he's concerned about the reforms.

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#SENDreforms #OccupationalTherapy #SEND #SENDreform #EHCP

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Small moments

When behaviour is really a nervous system response, says Catherine Whitlow, it's the smallest moments that matter most.

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#animalassistedtherapy #behaviour #emotionalsupport #nervoussystemresponse #Therapydog

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Exploration and discovery

Children can learn and grow so much by exploring the outdoors, enthuses Maz Lees.

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#Learningoutsidetheclassroom #outdooractivities #daysout #schooltrips #LOTC #outdoorlearning #educationalvisits #beyondtheclassroom #nature

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Stay ahead of the reforms and ensure every student gets the support they deserve.

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#SEND #EducationLeadership #InclusionPlans #Academy21 #OnlineAP

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Don't Miss This Essential Webinar! Join Academy21's free webinar: "Inclusion Plans: Everything Your School Needs to Know" on 23rd September at 4pm.

Hear from Margaret Mulholland, SEND and Inclusion Specialist at ASCL, alongside Amy Husband, Executive Head at Academy21, and

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Mo Varley, Head of Student Welfare at Academy21, as they explore the new requirement for schools to develop and submit Inclusion Plans. In just one hour, you'll gain clear, practical guidance on what these changes mean for your school, your pupils, and your responsibilities.

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Horsepower

Lis Cooper on the quiet power of horses to support young people with SEMH needs.

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#Horsepower #SEMH #Alternativeandcomplementarytherapies #equinebasedalternativeprovision #regulatingpower #Calm #connection #confidence #equinetherapy